Question 1

i have a long painful lump on the left side in the back of my head and now i have a lump on the base of my neck its painful and its happened before ca

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: ca usually does not cause pain.

But better check with your doc to be safe.

Question 2

noticed a small lima bean shaped lump on the base of my skull on the back of my neck on the left side. no pain or any symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Ok: Could be a cyst. If it is painless i would follow up with the doctor to see what the best imaging test is indicated. If it's just a cyst  you may not need any testing this observation.

Question 3

bad h/a x5 d, mostly avhes on left side of neck felt neck very tender in 1 spot size of fingertip possible lump near base/nape neck+hard 2swallow?

Accepted Answer

Please see below: Sounds like some enlarged glands possibly due to sinus infection but it will be wise to see a doctor.

Question 4

a hard lump on the left side of my head, in line with the base of the skull and in between the ear and the top of the neck. hurts to touch. advice?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lymph now : Probably swollen lymph.  are you still recently sick? Have you had any fever?  Recommend seeing your doctor if it's getting bigger. Abscess can also be possible.

Question 5

told i have enflamed cyst(left/base of neck/top of shoulder)now left side of face:swollen/neck pain & diff. swallow &lump on frnt of neck-this normal?

Accepted Answer

Gland: This is probably a lymph node draining from the infected cyst and will disappear when the cyst is dealt with  either by having it incised or treated with antibiotics. Good Luck

Question 6

i am experiencing  neck lump or bulge.  nervousness and feeling anxious. what should i do? small lump left side of neck right at base of hairline. when i massage or press on it seems to flatten, just had baby left side is dominant breastfeeding side.

Accepted Answer

Talk to doctor: It is most likely muscle spasm but since you should be seeing your doctor post parting ask them to look at it.

Question 7

after a few days of sinus problems, including sore throat and slight /occasional earache, i found a soft lump on left side of my neck. it's at the base sort of under my ear and jawbone. any idea what this could be?

Accepted Answer

Reactive node: It sound's like you have a reactive lymph node.  This is a lymph node that is doing it's job by enlarging to help get rid of the infections you've been suffering.  It should be gone within 4 weeks.  If it's not, see your doctor.

Question 8

what to do if i have lumps on the left side of my neck?

Accepted Answer

Do not ignore: Most likely infection and not cancer. However, could be lymphoma. Also, there are higher rates of throat/tonsil cancer with neck lymph nodes in young people who don't smoke due to HPV infection.

However, remember this is most likely an infection. It may need treatment with an antibiotic. If lumps persist, just do not forget that cancer is a potential cause.

Question 9

i have a lump at the back left side of my neck,what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This could be cyst, mole or any lymph nodes. Please see a doctor to get it checked.

Question 10

i have a thicker lump behind my neck and a smaller one on my left side ,they are painful.

Accepted Answer

Lumps: Lumps need to be checked out by your doctor.  One possibility is cysts but there are others.  It is important for you to see your doctor.  Peace and good health.

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I have a long painful lump on the left side in the back of my head and now i have a lump on the base of my neck its painful and its happened before ca

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Noticed a small lima bean shaped lump on the base of my skull on the back of my neck on the left side. no pain or any symptoms.

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Bad h/a x5 d, mostly avhes on left side of neck felt neck very tender in 1 spot size of fingertip possible lump near base/nape neck+hard 2swallow?

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A hard lump on the left side of my head, in line with the base of the skull and in between the ear and the top of the neck. hurts to touch. advice?

A member asked:

Told i have enflamed cyst(left/base of neck/top of shoulder)now left side of face:swollen/neck pain & diff. swallow &lump on frnt of neck-this normal?

A member asked:

I am experiencing neck lump or bulge. nervousness and feeling anxious. what should i do? small lump left side of neck right at base of hairline. when i massage or press on it seems to flatten, just had baby left side is dominant breastfeeding side.

A member asked:

After a few days of sinus problems, including sore throat and slight /occasional earache, i found a soft lump on left side of my neck. it's at the base sort of under my ear and jawbone. any idea what this could be?

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What to do if i have lumps on the left side of my neck?

A member asked:

I have a lump at the back left side of my neck,what does this mean?

A member asked:

I have a thicker lump behind my neck and a smaller one on my left side ,they are painful.

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