Question 1

woke up with 2 big, noticeable, painful lumps on the back/left side of my neck. what are they?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Most likely those are lymph nodes. If you have been "under the weather" recently (sore throat, fever, runny nose, earache, cough), this may be very well explained by your upper respiratory infection. Tooth problems  may be another culprit. If none of the above are present, you may seek medical advice as some lymph nodes may be a sign of something serious.

Question 2

is it normal to have a large lump at top spine?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you are referring to the where the neck joins the trunk, yes. The lowest bone in the neck (c7) has a prominent spinous process, a projection where muscles attach. It is normal to be able to feel its tip. C2 is also large; it can be felt in some folks; it is just below the back of the skull.

Question 3

i need advice on what to do with this large lump on the back of my head?

Accepted Answer

Head lump: This really depends on what it is. Very difficult to provide advice without this information. May be from bone, hair, skin, blood vessel, etc...

Question 4

my boyfriends has big lumps all around his stomach and back. they are painful when pushed. what are they?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This is the most likely reason. He needs to see a doctor or go to an urgent care center.

Question 5

i have a lump on the back of my neck (right side), does not hurt but lump is very big sometimes my neck feel stiff.?

Accepted Answer

One lump of suger: Usual painless lump in the neck is a lipoma if it is soft, moveable and under the skin. However it should not cause  your neck to be stiff. Check it out with a general practice doc or a dermatologist.

Question 6

hello, is it normal to have very small lumps on the front/middle of the tongue and larger ones on the back the same color as the tongue?

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Hard to answer: This is hard to tell without seeing them. There are some larger lumps at the back of the tongue that are normal. They are taste buds, There are also normal bumps on front of tongue called papillae. Look at some pictures of bumps on tongue on google and if yours do not look like this then see your doctor or dentist for exam.

Question 7

i have a firm, large lump on the bottom right corner of the back of my head. it is painless and seemed to be growing for months. what could it be?

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Evaluation : Is necessary for any lump that grows. Please visit your doctor and discuss a biopsy to find out what it is.

Question 8

good evening, i'm female fourty years old, im a smoker and i have burning feeling and big lump on my upper right middle of my back..what can it be?

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Hard to say: But things that I would worry about that could cause this are an infected or inflamed cyst.  You could also have a skin abscess.  There are other things it could be to besides what I mentioned. Without seeing it, it really is difficult to be more specific.  Your best bet is to be evaluated in person. Best wishes.

Question 9

2 lumps on either side if my lower spine which big they move when pressure is applied to them and hurt when standing less painful when bending foward?

Accepted Answer

Schmorl's: nodules, related to back injury. You must be seen and evaluated by your PCP or orthopedic surgeon and you will need an MRI to diagnose these areas.

Question 10

i have a large hard lump he size of a apple at the base of my spine ??

Accepted Answer

Worried!: If this is new then it needs to be checked out by your doctor. Possible causes are many and some can be serious.

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Woke up with 2 big, noticeable, painful lumps on the back/left side of my neck. what are they?

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Is it normal to have a large lump at top spine?

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I need advice on what to do with this large lump on the back of my head?

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My boyfriends has big lumps all around his stomach and back. they are painful when pushed. what are they?

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I have a lump on the back of my neck (right side), does not hurt but lump is very big sometimes my neck feel stiff.?

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Hello, is it normal to have very small lumps on the front/middle of the tongue and larger ones on the back the same color as the tongue?

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I have a firm, large lump on the bottom right corner of the back of my head. it is painless and seemed to be growing for months. what could it be?

A member asked:

Good evening, i'm female fourty years old, im a smoker and i have burning feeling and big lump on my upper right middle of my back..what can it be?

A member asked:

2 lumps on either side if my lower spine which big they move when pressure is applied to them and hurt when standing less painful when bending foward?

A member asked:

I have a large hard lump he size of a apple at the base of my spine ??

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