Question 1

Small swollen lump at the nape of my neck back of the skull in the hairline near the ear. feels sore from my constant touching. can feel it visibly.

Accepted Answer

inflamed lymph node or possibly a cyst. Recommend that you stop touching it & causing irritation.

Question 2

Fell flat on my back.a sore neck at the top below my skull,the too of my spine&my tail bone hurt,half way down my back my spine hurts there is a lump.

Accepted Answer

I would suggest that you see a doctor and get it checked out. Good luck.

Question 3

What to do if i have lump on the back of my skull and sore throat for days?

Accepted Answer

The lump may be a swollen lymph node. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water

Question 4

Painful lump at the base of my  back head skull near the center of neck.tender to touch,burning sensation.is it serious or fatal.please help.swoolen?

Accepted Answer

Most lumps can be answered by Biopsy. is it an abscess or a  Lymphnode or a abnormal growth (tumor) hard to say without seeing and feeling it. Is it hard? Is it an infection. Please see your doctor to answer all those questions SOON.

Question 5

I hurt with swollen and achy joints all over. all my joints are swollen and very painful.  sore neck w tender lumps along neck going down behind ear right under under skull. felt this way since saturday march 10.  not going away, .

Accepted Answer

I recommend , you should consult your primary care physician so that you can be checked properly and if necessary he can order some tests and also refer you to specialist if necessary. Tender lumps may be lymph nodes because of some infection but please you need to be checked by the physician to be on safe side.

Question 6

Very small painless bump back base of skull (near occipital node). neck is a bit sore/stiff. no other symptoms. no fatigue or night sweats. lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

From what you described, lymphoma is unlikely. You may watch and wait. You may feel the node every couple of weeks, if the lymph gland doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

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

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 8

Hello, i've a small lump on the back of my skull on the left side. it's never s sore but i'm worried it could get bigger, want do you think it is?

Accepted Answer

Most likely this is a small oil gland which the pore has become clogged. Occasionally they can get infected, but if it causes you no symptoms and does not get bigger i wouldn't worry about it.

Question 9

I have a hard lump like knot on the back of my neck. maybe even on the spine. had  small knot there for years but never hurt. sore to even touch now?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like you might have had a sebaceous cyst which got infected, hence it is harder and tender now. These are benign swellings in the skin occurring near a hair. 
See your doc/surgeon about it for proper DX and treatment.

Question 10

I have a small lump on the back right side of my neck in the corner hairline. it's sore around the lump and its about as big as i massaged it to try and make it feel better but its not helping much.

Accepted Answer

If its part of the skin it may reflect a sebaceous cyst which could originate from a blocked oil gland around one of your hair shafts. These often have to be removed surgically to encompass the entire lining or they are prone to recurrence. Other possibilities could be an inflamed lymph node. Obviously, a diagnosis would require the ability to examine the area. Your physician should be able to help guide you with this.

Sore small lump back neck skull

Small swollen lump at the nape of my neck back of the skull in the hairline near the ear. feels sore from my constant touching. can feel it visibly.

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Fell flat on my back.a sore neck at the top below my skull,the too of my spine&my tail bone hurt,half way down my back my spine hurts there is a lump.

What to do if i have lump on the back of my skull and sore throat for days?

Painful lump at the base of my back head skull near the center of neck.tender to touch,burning sensation.is it serious or fatal.please help.swoolen?

I hurt with swollen and achy joints all over. all my joints are swollen and very painful. sore neck w tender lumps along neck going down behind ear right under under skull. felt this way since saturday march 10. not going away, .

Very small painless bump back base of skull (near occipital node). neck is a bit sore/stiff. no other symptoms. no fatigue or night sweats. lymphoma?

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.

Hello, i've a small lump on the back of my skull on the left side. it's never s sore but i'm worried it could get bigger, want do you think it is?

I have a hard lump like knot on the back of my neck. maybe even on the spine. had small knot there for years but never hurt. sore to even touch now?

I have a small lump on the back right side of my neck in the corner hairline. it's sore around the lump and its about as big as i massaged it to try and make it feel better but its not helping much.

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