Question 1

i have a knot on my head?

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OK: If it hurts or is not resolving in time, then see the Dr. to get it evaluated and treated.  Good luck.

Question 2

knots and pain on both sides of my neck.

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Muscular: More than likely this is increased muscle tension in the neck muscles and is related to chronic stress or strain such as can occur with certain activities,exercises or sleeping in awkward positions or with use of poor pillow support. Stress management, change of pillows or posture at work, muscle relaxants, massage therapy, antiinflammatories like Advil (ibuprofen) are possible treatment measures.

Question 3

what are these knots in my shoulder that move?

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It is hard to say: Given the info provided, i'm not sure what you are referring to. My best guess is that you are feeling your greater and lesser tuberosity, two boney prominences on the proximal humerus to which the rotator cuff tendons attach.

Question 4

what causes "knot" in stomach?

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Anxiety, stress: Sometimes anxiety or may cause tightness in the abdominal muscles or it may cause spasms in the GI tract. Stress may cause increased acid production with reflux through the sphincter between your esophagus and stomach.

Question 5

what could the knot on my groin be?

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Possibilities: Hernia, swollen lymph node. Abscess, cyst, lipoma... See your doctor.

Question 6

what causes a muscle knot and what is it exactly?

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Could be...: A muscle spasm, or it could be an injury or tear in the muscle. Either way, if you have significant weakness in a muscle, or loss of range of motion of a joint, can't walk, or can't reach or hold a object in your hand, you should see a doctor without delay. Imple muscle knots or spasms are frequently related to too little or too much stretching of the muscles. Yoga or tai chi may abe helpful.

Question 7

why do my intestines feel like their tied in a knot?

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Not sure?: “Stomach tied in Knots.” is a phrase that is often used to describe abdominal tension/ discomfort associated with feeling nervous or anxiety.

Question 8

enormous knot on forehead, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Knot: Bruise? Lipoma? etc? This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 9

i have a knot in my leg, could it be fractured?

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Possibly: More likely without significant trauma that you have a tendinitis or enthesopathy of a ligament attachment.

Question 10

what happens if i leave my muscle knots in my neck?

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Headaches,: If you leave knotted musles alone and don't get massage or take muscle relaxant you would get headaches and neck pain.

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