Question 1

2.0 cm mass in right upper pole of thyroid and marked enlargement of left side.  i am having neck and ear pain and dysphagia. what could be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's big enough to cause some problems. See your doctor to get this evaluated for an ultrasound guided fine needle biopsy.

Question 2

i have a neck mass. all results have come back fine. i'm also losing hearing in my left ear. the mass is behind miscle in left side of neck. i am very concerned about this. it doesn't hurt. i have had it for a year or more and it's getting bigger over tim

Accepted Answer

Time for a biopsy: This needs to be biopsies. You have not stated if this was done.  I am not sure what test but need to see an ENT for eval and removal.  If this has not been considered it should be One other thing is make sure the rest of your body is ok by a good physical as this could be related to a more serious problem
Get a good physical from your doc

Question 3

hard and painful neck mass for over 2.5 months on left side. ultrasound revealed a "calcified " mass. and blood tests were normal. neck hurts and slightly swollen lymph nodes on left side. pain radiating from ear to collar bone. heat/ pain in ears?

Accepted Answer

: I would think the next step would be a CT scan of the neck.  Findings indicate a chronic process.  Concern would be for malignancy of the left lobe of the thyroid gland. A biopsy will most likely be recommended to obtain a tissue diagnosis.  An experienced head and neck surgeon should be involved in your care.

Question 4

could lump in my sternal notch could be causing intermittent ear pain? no infection. 30yrf. i have residual thymus, "may" be my mass? growing/painless

Accepted Answer

Thymus: Not the ear , should get the "mass/lump" further evaluated, exam/radiologically/biopsy if need be

Question 5

can anyone help explain head and neck mass in a baby?

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See your doctor: Head and neck masses in infants must be thoroughly worked up by specialists.

Question 6

what causes ear pain that travels down the neck area?

Accepted Answer

This is called ...: Referred pain. The pain centers in the throat and ear and TMJ are close enough that disease in one area can produce pain in the others. Ear pain does not usually refer to the throat however, it usually the other way. Some one with tonsillitis or a cancer in the throat will often complain of ear pain.

Question 7

ear pain really bad and neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Consider getting a smartphone device such as Cellscope which can show whats going on in your ear by taking pictures.  Without an exam its going to be impossible to identify the ailment.  The ear pain could also be referred pain from your throat even without a sore throat.Good luck and please get checked out

Question 8

what could cause ear pain, headache, & neck pain all on the right side?

Accepted Answer

Cervical strain: Tight neck muscle in suboccipital triangle can do this.

Question 9

painful neck radiating ear pain ichy face severe headache what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. If there is a rash limited to one side of body, it may be herpes Zoster/Shingles
It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 10

remedy for neck pain and ear pain due to refer pain? any immediate assistance would be appreciated.

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen: To begin with I would try Ibuprofen.
As long as there are no neurological symptoms this would be the first step.
Warm compresses help too.
If symptoms persist, you need to go in and have it assessed.

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2.0 cm mass in right upper pole of thyroid and marked enlargement of left side. i am having neck and ear pain and dysphagia. what could be the cause ?

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I have a neck mass. all results have come back fine. i'm also losing hearing in my left ear. the mass is behind miscle in left side of neck. i am very concerned about this. it doesn't hurt. i have had it for a year or more and it's getting bigger over tim

A member asked:

Hard and painful neck mass for over 2.5 months on left side. ultrasound revealed a "calcified " mass. and blood tests were normal. neck hurts and slightly swollen lymph nodes on left side. pain radiating from ear to collar bone. heat/ pain in ears?

A member asked:

Could lump in my sternal notch could be causing intermittent ear pain? no infection. 30yrf. i have residual thymus, "may" be my mass? growing/painless

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Can anyone help explain head and neck mass in a baby?

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What causes ear pain that travels down the neck area?

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Ear pain really bad and neck pain?

A member asked:

What could cause ear pain, headache, & neck pain all on the right side?

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Painful neck radiating ear pain ichy face severe headache what is the cause?

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Remedy for neck pain and ear pain due to refer pain? any immediate assistance would be appreciated.

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