Question 1

18 years old, stiff neck, lump in right side of neck, headache, jaw pain going on for 3 weeks, gets worst when smoking?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Symptoms indicate infection. Source of infection has to be discovered and treated. You say smoking makes it worse. Concern is the harm smoking can do, and it may kill you. Please see Dentist or Physician to begin the diagnostic process with health history/medication/smoking review, examination, possible imaging, possible lab tests, etc. Once diagnosis established treatment can be prescribed.

Question 2

have muscle spasm on my neck lump on the right side?

Accepted Answer

Refer to answer: It could be pulled muscle, or a pinch nervefor pulled muscle keep it warm and massage it.
Stop all cereals. Take whole milk cheese.Do less than 10lbs push pull lift for two weeks. Take vit d3 1000 units. Bend forward do forward  streching exercise with your neck completely relaxes and try to touch your toes  in up and down for ten times twice a day.If it is from pinch nerve should go away.

Question 3

my son is experiencing  neck lump or bulge.
right side of neck is a nodule or swollen node.

Accepted Answer

Needs exam: It is impossible to determine the cause of a swelling that can not be seen. I would advise that you make an appointment with your son's pediatrician so they can examine the area and give you an actual diagnosis instead of guesses of what it "could be."

Question 4

lump on neck right side, harmless?

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Depends: If its been there only a short time and hasn't changed in size, probably harmless.  If enlarging and chronic, that would be more concerning and worth a doctor visit.

Question 5

can feel tiny lump on neck right side, can feel it feel only when i press hard on it. is it bad?

Accepted Answer

Neck lump: lymph nodes are commonly found in the neck to be enlarged when fighting an infection. Lumps that are changing should be evbaluated

Question 6

small lump back neck right side near hair line. has some squish to it but firm. no pain occasional head aches. possibilities?  cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: Sounds like a cyst (sebaceous). If bothersome it can be drained. See a health care professional to get it looked at.

Question 7

could my neck lump be a sign of cancer?  i have a pretty big lump that is visible on my left side especially if i turn my head.  i am 21 years old cur

Accepted Answer

Benign nodule : Common surface nodules on the neck include cysts and lipomas. They may grow larger or be painful. However there are some nodules that may be cancerous. See a dermatologist for an evaluation.

Question 8

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 9

i am experiencing  neck lump or bulge and enlarged (dilated) pupils (side: both eyes) . plus a lump or bulge above my left eye?

Accepted Answer

Bulging eyes?: It is impossible to say for sure, but if you have symptoms of excessive anxiety, sweating, heat intolerance, or weight loss, the neck lump and bulging eyeballs strongly suggest the presence of an autoimmune thyroid disorder

Question 10

i have a neck lump on the back of my neck that is causing alot of pain.can it be surgically removed?

Accepted Answer

Causation: Key is having doctor examine area.  Maybe solely a superficial benign cyst that can be readily fixed but best to have it looked at

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18 years old, stiff neck, lump in right side of neck, headache, jaw pain going on for 3 weeks, gets worst when smoking?

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Have muscle spasm on my neck lump on the right side?

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My son is experiencing neck lump or bulge. right side of neck is a nodule or swollen node.

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Lump on neck right side, harmless?

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Can feel tiny lump on neck right side, can feel it feel only when i press hard on it. is it bad?

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Small lump back neck right side near hair line. has some squish to it but firm. no pain occasional head aches. possibilities? cancer?

A member asked:

Could my neck lump be a sign of cancer? i have a pretty big lump that is visible on my left side especially if i turn my head. i am 21 years old cur

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:

I am experiencing neck lump or bulge and enlarged (dilated) pupils (side: both eyes) . plus a lump or bulge above my left eye?

A member asked:

I have a neck lump on the back of my neck that is causing alot of pain.can it be surgically removed?

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