Question 1

the base of my neck where the sternocliedomastoid connects to clavicle area hurts to the touch. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain: The most likely cause is a muscle strain. The sternocleidomastoid functions in neck rotation, so a strain can result from overuse of the neck muscles or abnormal neck positioning. Another cause could be infection of the overlying skin and or muscle itself. This would be associated with redness and warmth in the area. Treat initially with ice, anti-inflammatories, rest. See a doctor if not better

Question 2

left shoulder pain.  hurts most where clavicle meets shoulder.

Accepted Answer

Muscular: Good chance muscular, but need more information and possible exam

Question 3

i have got two lumps near clavicle , do you have any idea what it could be? they are really painful and my shoulder hurts so much

Accepted Answer

Lumps: So many possibilities and very little information given.  Please resubmit with more detail about the lumps size, shape, itchy or not, pimple like or what does it look like.  How long have lumps been there?

Question 4

i broke my clavicle 5 days ago and honestly it hurts, but not too much. i can put clothes on pretty easily and stuff. is it healing faster than normal?

Accepted Answer

This is normal: If you are still growing you may heal a little faster than a mature adult.  Most 16 year old kids with a clavicle fracture can expect to have good callus formation and healing between 4 and 6 weeks.

Question 5

i have a chain of palpable cervical lymph nodes from back of my neck to 2 inches from clavicle. some hurt some don't. mostly all movable. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Many: Most of the time, they are likely from an infection at that side of the body above the neck area (tonsil, sinus gum, teeth etc) But if the node sizes get larger or the enlargement continues for more than 2 weeks, be sure to check with your doctor.

Question 6

my clavicle area hurts only after eating fried potatoes. it's a slow dull pain that goes away when i stretch but it lasted around 30 mins a few times ?

Accepted Answer

Strange!: It's hard to say why only one food does this.  Everyone is different and can have symptoms that are unique to them.  If i eat food that is very spicy my ear canals itch like crazy!  The moral is: don't eat fried potatoes.  If you have symptoms like this with other foods, it should be checked out by your doctor to make sure nothing serious is going on.

Question 7

bump on left side between shoulder and clavicle, hurts when lifting laterally, the bump moves with the arm, when moving up and down?

Accepted Answer

Distal clavicle?: Have you ever injured left shoulder by falling on it?
Trace your clavicle with your fingers out towards your shoulder. If the bump is out at the end of your clavicle, you have torn your acromial-clavicular ligaments.
A very common hockey player injury from checking. They participate in sports and daily living without surgery. Occasionally, it requires surgery. I recommend clavicle shortening,

Question 8

i think my daughter might have broken her clavicle but there's no bruising or swelling but when i touch that area she says it hurts ?

Accepted Answer

May not see bruise: The clavicle is one of the more common bones to break in the body.In kids it can crack & be maintained in place by its surrounding fibrous sheath & the only initial sx may be point tenderness at the point of the crack. Within a day or two a bump may arise over the surface of the bone.If the kid doesn't want to use the arm/shoulder & complains  about that location it is worth a visit.

Question 9

my right clavicle is protruding out and i have neck pain on and off. it gets warm and tender at times. i didn't get hurt. just woke up one day with it?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: I would recommend seeing a physician. You may impingement of a nerve across the region of your clavicle.

Question 10

how much would a hairline fracture in your clavicle hurt?

Accepted Answer

Fractures hurt local: Fractures usually hurt in one spot on the bone, and clavicle fractures may hurt when you cross your arm across the body.  Deformity or crunching feeling is associated with a displaced fx.

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The base of my neck where the sternocliedomastoid connects to clavicle area hurts to the touch. what could be the cause?

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Left shoulder pain. hurts most where clavicle meets shoulder.

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I have got two lumps near clavicle , do you have any idea what it could be? they are really painful and my shoulder hurts so much

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I broke my clavicle 5 days ago and honestly it hurts, but not too much. i can put clothes on pretty easily and stuff. is it healing faster than normal?

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I have a chain of palpable cervical lymph nodes from back of my neck to 2 inches from clavicle. some hurt some don't. mostly all movable. what is this?

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My clavicle area hurts only after eating fried potatoes. it's a slow dull pain that goes away when i stretch but it lasted around 30 mins a few times ?

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Bump on left side between shoulder and clavicle, hurts when lifting laterally, the bump moves with the arm, when moving up and down?

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I think my daughter might have broken her clavicle but there's no bruising or swelling but when i touch that area she says it hurts ?

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My right clavicle is protruding out and i have neck pain on and off. it gets warm and tender at times. i didn't get hurt. just woke up one day with it?

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How much would a hairline fracture in your clavicle hurt?

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