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Had lumps for years top of spine/neck area. hard, not painful. it has grown huge last two days and hurts. feels about the size of a lemon. no insuranc?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lumps: Wonder if you have cysts? If it is huge and painful it may be infected. Wonder also about abscess. Bottom line is that it may need incision and drainage.

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 5/2/2018

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A member asked:

Had lumps for years top of spine/neck area. hard, not painful. it has grown huge last two days and hurts. feels about the size of a lemon. no insuranc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kim agreed

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