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I have a lump on my neck just over my gland which is swollen aswell i have bad sinuses all the time but my shoulder is sore as well and im just worried someone told me it could just be a blockage and could be caused by my sinuses please help thank you?

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Probably infection: Though infection is the most common reason for swollen glands in the neck, there are other, more serious conditions also. Please see your physician in order to be properly diagnosed.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 2/5/2017

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