Question 1

i have had what feels like a lump in the back of my throat, makes me feel nashious for two weeks now. i can't swallow it. is it serious or nuisance?

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Try antihistamine: Can be a common symptom after URI or allergic-type pharyngitis with swollen mucosa.  Try otc fexofenidine once daily for a few days and if you do, stop smoking.  Should clear within a few days but if not see your doctor.

Question 2

i have what feels like a lump of bone in my upper back right next to my spine on the left side that causes severe stabbing pain.

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Hard mass with pain: Please see your primary care physician for exam and imaging if indicated. Severe pain is not to be ignored. I am sure you have been worried about things like cancer. Best not to put off the exam so you can relieve anxiety and get help. If the pain is unbearable, urgent care or ER for treatment.

Question 3

i have horrible sore throat - feels like a lump in back of throat when i swallow. mouth is extremely dry. rash on one leg with raised red bumps, itch?

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See Dr.-?strept: See a dr. Could be strept.  Rash may or may not be related, ..Dr. Will check both areas out.  Best wishes.

Question 4

feels like a lump on the back part of my tongue?

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See a ENT: The sensation of a bump in the back of tongue may just be swelling due to acid reflux, but it is also possible there is a tumor below the surface of the tongue that you can't yet see. Especially if you are a smoker or drinker you should see a doctor.

Question 5

i've been having a horrible pain on my right lower back of my head. it feels like a lump/knot.?

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Go to the doctor: Get it checked out.  A lump could be an infection which need to be drained and treated with antibiotics, or a tumor which should be evaluated with ct or MRI or just a reactive lymph node, but that is unlikely to cause a headache.

Question 6

i have a lump in my back what could it be?

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Many possibilities: A "lump in my back" can be due to a number of things including a lipoma (fatty mass), sebaceous cyst, lymphoma, tumor (muscle, skin, or other tumor), keloid, bony prominence, or other causes.  See your doctor for a more definite diagnosis and possible treatment plan.

Question 7

bulge, feels like a lump on the right side towards the back of the neck, i did have a really bad cold, could that be why?

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Hmmm: Could be a lymph node could be a tonsil could be part of your neck.  It would be nice to have a look. Please get checked out.

Question 8

there's pain when i tense my back passage and feels like a lump goes back inside that shouldn't be out, wondering if i've put stress on it from squats?

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I'm not sure of the: meaning of " back passage ".If you mean your anus,this could be a hemorrhoid.(sorry to be so graphic,but we must be anatomically precise)

Question 9

i have a weird bump in the back of my ear. it feels like a lump and its only on my right side, its not painful its just concerning that its there. it feels round when i touch it but it doesnt hurt if i touch it?

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: To be sure it is best to see a Dermatologist who will give you a thorough examination and determine the best course of treatment for your problem. If no treatment is necessary then you will be reassured that you are OK.

Question 10

is there a reason it constantly feels like there is a lump in the back of my throat?

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Throat lump: One of the more common problems that causes this problem is reflux.  Reflux is pretty common and reflux to the voice box, which is called laryngopharyngeal reflux (lpr).  This is one of the hallmark symptom.  In order to be sure, you should really have someone take a look at it to make sure it isn't something more serious.

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I have had what feels like a lump in the back of my throat, makes me feel nashious for two weeks now. i can't swallow it. is it serious or nuisance?

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I have what feels like a lump of bone in my upper back right next to my spine on the left side that causes severe stabbing pain.

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I have horrible sore throat - feels like a lump in back of throat when i swallow. mouth is extremely dry. rash on one leg with raised red bumps, itch?

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Feels like a lump on the back part of my tongue?

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I've been having a horrible pain on my right lower back of my head. it feels like a lump/knot.?

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I have a lump in my back what could it be?

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Bulge, feels like a lump on the right side towards the back of the neck, i did have a really bad cold, could that be why?

A member asked:

There's pain when i tense my back passage and feels like a lump goes back inside that shouldn't be out, wondering if i've put stress on it from squats?

A member asked:

I have a weird bump in the back of my ear. it feels like a lump and its only on my right side, its not painful its just concerning that its there. it feels round when i touch it but it doesnt hurt if i touch it?

A member asked:

Is there a reason it constantly feels like there is a lump in the back of my throat?

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