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Neck lump

14 replies

ConnorTraceptive · 05/03/2011 22:54

I have a lump on one side of my neck lower down near nape. Think it is a gland but it's been like that since new year. I thought when I first noticed it that I would wait a couple of weeks to see if it went by itself before seeing gp.

Stupidly I kind if forgot about and I've noticed it again and I'm panicking.

Any reassuring words please???

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hellymelly · 05/03/2011 22:59

probably a gland.I have a lump on the side of my neck too,been there for 20 years so clearly fine.Did check with a Doc once as I got worried about it.Ask your GP if you are getting stressed ,just to put your mind at rest.

winnybella · 05/03/2011 22:59

Is it on the side sort of in the middle? You usually have a few there, on each side. How big is it?

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ConnorTraceptive · 05/03/2011 23:04

Yes on the side in the middlish. A bit bigger than pea size I'd say.

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fifi25 · 05/03/2011 23:04

Ive had by lymph nodes took out of my kneck about 6yrs ago. The doctor said they can grow if you have an infection and wont shrink back down. Definately go to gp. I went and got refered to hospital for the removal and biopsy. You may be making yoursef worry for nothing. I was Smile

winnybella · 05/03/2011 23:06

Oh, I've got several this size on both sides of my neck. They can get a bit bigger when I have a cold etc.

Nothing to worry about Smile

hellymelly · 05/03/2011 23:12

Mine is about half way down on the side too,must be the same gland.Mine feels pea-ish.

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ConnorTraceptive · 05/03/2011 23:22

Thank you lovely people will still get it checked but don't feel quite so panic stricken now!

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fifi25 · 05/03/2011 23:28

Mine were half way down neck and felt like a hard dried pea. I could of left mine. I got the choice to have removal and biopsy or to leave them. I had agonised over them for about a year so asked for them out once i had started the ball rolling for piece of mind. Your are left with a small scar on your neck though

rubyrubyruby · 05/03/2011 23:29

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alypaly · 06/03/2011 23:18

dont ignore them as they can be more serious.please.

winnybella · 06/03/2011 23:21

Yes, but alypaly the pea-sized lymph nodes on the side of your neck are normal. Everyone has them.

Obviously if they grow, hurt etc you need to see the doctor.

OneWaySystemBlues · 07/03/2011 00:46

From personal experience, lumps that are pea sized, slightly tender, movable and don't grow are probably lymph glands that swell up when you have an infection. Lumps that are 'fixed', painless, and are bigger than a pea size need investigation as they can be more serious.

IngridBergmann · 07/03/2011 06:49

I would only worry if it had increased in size over this amount of time.

If it's still the same it's probably fine.

Good luck Connor.

LellieT · 07/03/2011 12:49

PLEASE, please, please do not ignore this - get it checked by your GP.

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