A member asked:

I am in severe pain, left neck, shoulder, & clavicle area. i have swelling about 3 inches across, in the cs joint area, very tender to touch. ?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Abscess: You may be describing an abscess or pus pocket eg painful swelling. Best to go see your Family Doc ASAP for evaluation & treatment as you may need to get swelling lanced & drained then started on antibiotics. Go to Urgent Care or ER if necessary. You may apply warmth/heat temporarily if necessary. In meantime, mark circumference of swelling w/indelible pen to give docs some idea of spread.

Answered 5/17/2015

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