Question 1

i have a painless, soft, puffy 2" lump over my collarbone.  can having crohn's disease cause this?  i take imuran (azathioprine).

Accepted Answer

Soft, puffy lump: Could be a lipoma (benign fatty tumor), or an enlarged lymph node. Its unlikey related to crohn's but there have been case reports of lymphoma with the use of imuran (azathioprine). Contact your family doc for a physical exam as it may require biopsy.

Question 2

i have puffy swelling above my collar bone close to my neck with some pain on my neck?

Accepted Answer

Get this checked out: Any mass above the collar bone needs to be checked out by an expert.  Get in to see your family practice doc!

Question 3

my left breast gettin bigger armpit & chest puffy up to collar bone no rash, pimpling or red should i be concern?

Accepted Answer

Please go to ER: Could be a number of things that need to be evaluated right away. These are very unusual symptoms. Usually redness and pain is present with infection. The symptoms you describe could be due to subcutaneous emphysema, air trapped under the skin. Usually occurs in the chest and neck area. Skin would feel crackly to touch.

Question 4

what to do for a broken collarbone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on where the collarbone is broken and whether the bone fragments are displaced or not (lined up or not). Treatment ranges from a simple sling to needing an orthopedic consult for advanced treatment.

Question 5

what could cause pain under my collarbone?

Accepted Answer

Many Possibilities: Under the clavicle you have muscles, lymph nodes, the lung and the pleura (lung Covering). So anything that may affect these parts may cause discomfort or pain. The bone itself may cause some pain if it was injured. You may need to see your doctor if it goes on for a long time.

Question 6

how to figure out if i broke my collarbone?

Accepted Answer

Exam: This is usually based on history, exam, and x-ray.  Recommend you see your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 7

what does it mean when your collarbone hurts?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Multiple conditions could cause pain in the collarbone, such as a fracture, a lesion within the collarbone, pathology in the upper lung, etc.  See a physician for further evaluation.

Question 8

why is my collarbone thickened and jutting out?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle: Most common cause of changes to the clavicle are related to new bone formation after fracture.  If there is no known trauma, i recommend evaluation and xrays.

Question 9

does collarbone grow stronger as you get older?

Accepted Answer

No: As we get older our bones tend to demineralize and become weaker. The best way to compensate for this age related change is exercise, healthy intake of calcium and vitamin d as well as appropriate estrogen and testosterone replacment when not contraindicated.

Question 10

i would like to find out about a collarbone injury?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: Proceed to the hospital emergency room for an examination and whether an xray is indicated. If there is a fracture of the clavicle, a special sling will be given to  you along with instructions and follow-up.

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Puffiness above collarbone

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I have a painless, soft, puffy 2" lump over my collarbone. can having crohn's disease cause this? i take imuran (azathioprine).

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I have puffy swelling above my collar bone close to my neck with some pain on my neck?

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My left breast gettin bigger armpit & chest puffy up to collar bone no rash, pimpling or red should i be concern?

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What to do for a broken collarbone?

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What could cause pain under my collarbone?

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How to figure out if i broke my collarbone?

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What does it mean when your collarbone hurts?

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Why is my collarbone thickened and jutting out?

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Does collarbone grow stronger as you get older?

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I would like to find out about a collarbone injury?

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