When i touch a spot on the lower part of my neck above my collarbone, i feel a strange vibration that's very noticable. it's not my heartbeat. what could it be?

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Son, 35, has tender spot right above collarbone on left side of neck, hurts when he moves or stretches in certain ways, no lump & no other symptoms,no fevers or lumps anywhere else, I am a wreck its lymphoma, would there be a lump Or other symptoms?

Answer 1

A thrill: This vibration is called a "thrill" and usually indicates a connection, or fistula, between an artery and a vein. There are many arteries and veins in the region you describe. See your doctor- this is not a normal finding and should be diagnosed.

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Answer 2

Thrill: This sounds like you are describing a thrill which may be due to a strong heart murmur or other arterial abnormality. Further evaluation by your medical doctor may be required and may consist of either an echocardiogram or arterial ultrasound.

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Answer 3

Thrill: This sounds like you are describing a thrill which may be due to a strong heart murmur or other arterial abnormality. Further evaluation by your medical doctor may be required and may consist of either an echocardiogram or arterial ultrasound.

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When i touch a spot on the lower part of my neck above my collarbone, i feel a strange vibration that's very noticable. it's not my heartbeat. what could it be?

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