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Neck pain for over a month. gp thinks it's muscle. they did xray. i feel a lump on left side about 3 inches below ear. what is in that area to lump?
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Lump: I suggest you get an ultrasound or MRI of the lump to identify it. A lymph node, mass, or muscle knot are a few possibilities.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Gp is probably right: This is most likelyisvles in spasm in suboccipital triangle several all muscles in this area ultrasound mass to gain more info about composition . Heat massage trigger point injx muscle relaxant are all useful tools. Liscenced massage therapist.
Answered 4/14/2013
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