i have had this lump on my neck since i was a little girl but recently it started to hurt what can it be??
374204
Yes, DEFINETLY GO TO YOUR DOCTOR, It could be something that when you were young you were supposed to keep and eye on for tumors or cancer, if it is hurting that it never a good sign.  Our bodies are way to complicated to take advice on here from these crazy people.  PLEASE talk to your doctor, and make sure he or she is educated, we have all come across those doctors who pass these 6 week courses and think they can be P.A.'s.  (physician assistants) this is a serious matter, and you need to see a real professional.
697553
You should see a doctor ASAP, it could be an infection or a tumor.
597862
Probably not a tumor but get it checked. Have you been checked for mono or strep throat? They both hurt when you swallow.
876956
I'd say it has something to do with your  bed!!!!\nif you have not had an injury in the past i'd be getting a new matress or one ot those theraputic foam mats to go over your matress the one with the lumps all over it... Give it a try  anyway and hopefully you'll wake up pain free in the morning.\ngood luck
1066504
I believe the only ones you can tell are the superficial blood clots, which means they are closer to the surface.  It will be tender, possibly a lump and it could be red around the area.  If you believe that you may have one you should go to the doctor.
783884
I think you should see an ear, nose, throat specialist because it may be your thyroid gland if it's in the neck! I would ask the specialist to have an ultrasound of your neck done! Good luck!!
697158
it is a benign disorder, does not lead to cancer, just ensure that you feel it once a month and if it seems to be changing size or consistency then you talk to your doctor asap, good luck
450141
Have you had it examined by a doctor? Is this something you've had for a long time or did you just notice it? If it's something recent, have it checked right away it could be signs of something more serious. \n\nI would say this about any medical problem.
495196
don't worry about it.  like your family has said it's just a swollen gland.  \n\nwhen you get sick, the bacteria or viruses that are making you sick travel through your lymph system and get stuck in the nodes.  your cells of your immune system travel there to fight the infection.  but they don't leave after, they just slowly die off.  so that's what's going on here.\n\nif you're really worried, you can just have it checked the next time you see your doctor and they'll tell you pretty much the same thing.  \n\nhowever, if it ever hurts when you push on it (which you say it doesn't right now) then you should think about seeing a doctor for it. \n\nfor now, rest easy, you've got nothing to worry about.
711891
you need to see a dr and have it removed\nto make sure\nit could just be a benign cyst\nbut don;t tale chances in case it could be malignant\nbest of luck
270352
It is probably your lymph nodes.You probably have an infection.You should go to a doctor.He will give you a prescription for antibiotics.I don't want to scare you but it could also be cancer.Don't put it off,go to a doctor.
877290
Sounds like a Baker's cyst. These are common and usually not too serious.\nYou should still go see a doctor anyways.
1007314
it could be a liquid filled cyst under the breastbone. I would go to the doctor asap!
123198
Could be a benign cyst.  Could be an infected lymph node.  Could be something more serious.  Go to your doctor right away!
363999
you have a lump the size of a lemon and you're asking here what to do?\n\nGet to a Dr whom you trust.  Second opinions are not for nothing!\n\nIf your parents are not terribly concerned, but you are, see your school nurse and let her help you decide what to do.\n\nBest wishes.
932863
Most likely just a preesure point but if it does not go away in a week see a doctor. could be a tumer (most likely not) or Cyst.
873691
Oh ouch...Well, stop messing with it first of all. Whatever it is, could be infected and if its not ready to pop and you keep pushing on it, you'll just push the infection to other areas as well. To me, anything out of the normal down there must be taken seriously because you don't know what it actually is. It could be just another cyst, it could be an ingrown hair or it could be a STD. I would borrow the cash and go to the doctor for, at least your own piece of mind. Don't worry it could be nothing. In the meantime, try putting a warm washcloth on the bump a few times throughout the day, if it is a pimple or an ingrown hair, the heat should help it come to a head. Good Luck =)