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I've had 2 bumps on the back of my neck. no pain, no redness, and they are about the size of a pea. what can the be?

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Dr. Morris Westfried answered

Swollen glands: These could be reaction to recent infection or even irritation in the scalp which caused these nodes to develop. If you are concerned confirm with your md.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/23/2019

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A member asked:

I've had 2 bumps on the back of my neck. no pain, no redness, and they are about the size of a pea. what can the be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Morris Westfried answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

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