Question 1

got pain on side of neck near ear running down the neck ?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: These symptoms may represent a headache, neuralgia, other neurological condition, muscle strain/spasm, etc. You should keep a log of the location, timing, duration, and intensity of these episodes and take the log with you to your primary care physician. https://www.aan.com/Guidelines/Home/ByTopic?topicId=16

Question 2

swelling behind left ear with pain running down left side of neck into back. muscular pain in full body especially left bicep. what would be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: Swelling and pain behind the ear may be from an inflamed lymph node,infected cyst or infected  ingrown hair. A physician would have to examine you for diagnosis  and treatment. Generalized muscular pain would appear to be a separate issue such as autoimmune disease, neurological or muscle disorders and a rheumatologist is best to evaluate your symptoms. Appropriate testing will be done.

Question 3

my 9 year old has a lump on the back/side of neck. says it hurts about the size of a dime. not red doesn't feel like liquid. you can see it.what is it?

Accepted Answer

It could be a: Lymph node or a cyst. U can bring him to his pediatrician for reassurance. Take care!

Question 4

i have had ringing in ear for years today feels like pressure in ear and pain behind ear down side of neck any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Ear and neck: Please start by seeing an Ear specialist!
If the ear is the only issue it will be taken care of.
If the side of the neck is troubling to the doctor you will be referred to a neck specialist.

Hope all goes well - please keep me informed!

Question 5

there's a small lump noticed months ago about 1/2way down side of neck under skin, not like a pimple. can't tell if it's vein or cartilage. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Neither: A lump in neck is neither cartilage (which, in the neck, is always connected to bone) nor vein (which does not form lumps). The only way to diagnose what it is is to have a doctor feel it.

Question 6

crack my neck alot. turned head to left side to crack, intense sharp shooting pain down side of neck to upper back.could i have injured something?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Sounds like you may have pinched a nerve when "cracking your neck". It is also possible that a muscle has also been injured or is in spasm and your neck movement may make it worse. Something is out of balance - ? 4 ekgs in 4 months at your age? What does your chiropractor say about pain and spasm and anxiety/depression?

Question 7

pain in left side of neck extending up head and down neck. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Ice it.: Consider taking something cold from freezer, wrapping it in a towel, and place on the area 10 mins. On, and 10 mins off.

Good luck.

Question 8

when i lay down i notice my right side of neck pulses a lil more noticable then my left. male 23 years old?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: Aren't you the same person who asked about seeing your pulse in your armpit? This is entirely normal, no matter where in your body you see it.

Question 9

i have had intermittent swelling in right side of neck for past 5 years.  swelling is visible and lasts 2-3 days before going down?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: I'm not sure what is causing your problem. This could be lymph nodes reacting to some type of infection or other stimulus. The fact that it goes down is reassuring. You should see your doctor when the swelling occurs for an exam and diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 10

i have pain down left side of neck and down left arm. i am in agony . what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Serious neurological condition. You need an exam and tests.

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My 9 year old has a lump on the back/side of neck. says it hurts about the size of a dime. not red doesn't feel like liquid. you can see it.what is it?

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I have had ringing in ear for years today feels like pressure in ear and pain behind ear down side of neck any ideas?

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There's a small lump noticed months ago about 1/2way down side of neck under skin, not like a pimple. can't tell if it's vein or cartilage. what is it?

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Crack my neck alot. turned head to left side to crack, intense sharp shooting pain down side of neck to upper back.could i have injured something?

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Pain in left side of neck extending up head and down neck. what should i do?

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When i lay down i notice my right side of neck pulses a lil more noticable then my left. male 23 years old?

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I have had intermittent swelling in right side of neck for past 5 years. swelling is visible and lasts 2-3 days before going down?

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I have pain down left side of neck and down left arm. i am in agony . what could it be?

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