Question 1

i noticed a small soft non tender lump on the neck of my hubby only in mornings when he was lying on bed as soon as he get up it disappears.what it is

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Lump on neck: There are various glands, lymph nodes, and muscles in specific places along the front and sides of the neck.  It can be any one of those - and it's more prominent when lying down because of how gravity is affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissues.  It's impossible to know what it is without an exam, however.

Question 2

small lump on the neck - could it be cancerous? how do i get it tested?

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Go see a doc: A good place to start is to have a physician examine you and determine if you are having any other concerning symptoms. If there are concerns for a malignancy, the next step would to get a biopsy. Most small lumps are not cancerous, but it is important to see someone who can help determine if further testing is needed.

Question 3

can a lump on the neck mean cancer?

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Not necessarily: Lumps anywhere are either benign or cancerous. Benign lumps in neck are frequently caused by infections in the throat which are common(colds and coughs due to viruses). But cancer can affect the neck lymph nodes or any other organs like thyroid or inside the mouth, which can show up as an enlarged neck nodes. You need to think cancer when the lump is painless and is continuing to  grow for &gt;3-4 wk.

Question 4

what could be this lump on side of the neck?

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See Physician: It could be a swollen lymphnode or something more serious.  See your physician if you have had it more than a week.

Question 5

how soon should i have neck hard lump checked?

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Have it checked: Lumps in the neck can be caused by a number of things ranging from from benign (like lymph nodes responding to an infection, cysts, or non-cancerous tumors) to serious things like cancer. Any neck lumps in someone who smokes are especially worrisome and should be checked by a physician. See your doctor soon, so he/she can do an exam and recommend a specialist if needed (like an ENT doctor).

Question 6

lump between shoulders on the back of the neck?

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Evaluation: you should see your doctor to be evaluated and find the cause of lump so be treated

Question 7

what to do if i have a lump on the right side of my neck?

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Many things: Could be taut muscle band or muscle spasm called a tender point or a trigger point.  This could also be a tender lymph node, especially if you were recently sick.  Other things could be a boil or a lipoma.  If it is bothering you and does not resolve, see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 8

why does location matter in relation to lumps in the neck?

Accepted Answer

Lump: The anterio part of the neck contains the thryoid gland and the sides of the neck muscles and lymph chains. The anatomical location has alot with deciding what that lump is associated with.

Question 9

please help! i have a small lump on the front of my neck!?

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More info: Need a better description of location, size and appearance to make a possible diagnosis.

Question 10

occasional painful lump on the right side of my neck. help?

Accepted Answer

Cyst or Lymph Node: Could be an epidermal cyst or a painful lymph node if your sick.  Check with your doctor to see what it might be and what needs to be done.

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I noticed a small soft non tender lump on the neck of my hubby only in mornings when he was lying on bed as soon as he get up it disappears.what it is

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Small lump on the neck - could it be cancerous? how do i get it tested?

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