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What to do if i have a painful lump on the back of my neck, should i be worried?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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.

Answered 6/29/2014

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