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18, healthy, sudden pea size hard lump in the middle of neck. tender to touch and sometimes hurts when swallowing. i had a cold recently. hyoid bone?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Can't tell: The lump may be an enlarged lymph node from your cold or an infected cyst. If it does not improve after a week or becomes more painful or larger, better ask your doctor to take a look at it.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/21/2018

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A member asked:

18, healthy, sudden pea size hard lump in the middle of neck. tender to touch and sometimes hurts when swallowing. i had a cold recently. hyoid bone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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