I have a small lump on the right side of my neck and it worries me i have had it for about 1 month, I had no symptoms until 2-3 days ago when I felt that my throat had "swollen" on one side. it didn't look like it but I felt it slightly a month ago when I found the lump I had no symptoms but I was going through a lot of anxiety. Now the lump is still there and I still have a lot of stress so it could be related? because the area does not hurt

I'm worried about whether the little lump could be something serious. is it normal to have a lump on your neck?

19-year-old woman2 years ago

I have a small lump on the right side of my neck and it worries me

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello,

When did you first notice this?

Are there or have there been other symptoms such as pain, fever or other?

19-year-old woman · 2 years ago

i have had it for about 1 month, I had no symptoms until 2-3 days ago when I felt that my throat had "swollen" on one side. it didn't look like it but I felt it slightly

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thank you for the information.

Nodes can become swollen secondary to an episode of fatigue, stress, illness (or vaccination) in particular. This does not necessarily indicate a problem as long as it is temporary and there are no other symptoms such as pain in the affected area.

I suggest that you avoid touching and massaging the area as much as possible because it can irritate it.

If the situation persists for more than 2 weeks without improvement and without any symptoms of illness (such as a cold), you should consult a doctor as a precaution.

I hope I have been helpful, I will remain available if you have any other questions.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

19-year-old woman · 2 years ago

a month ago when I found the lump I had no symptoms but I was going through a lot of anxiety. Now the lump is still there and I still have a lot of stress so it could be related? because the area does not hurt

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Yes, this can be related as described above. However, given that it has been a month, I suggest consulting, if only as a precaution.

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