A neck lump is any lump, bump, or swelling in the neck.
Lump in the neck
There are many causes of lumps in the neck. The most frequently seen lumps or swellings are
Enlargement of the salivary glands under the jaw may be caused by infection or cancer. Lumps in the muscles of the neck -- almost always in the front of the neck -- are caused...
Read moreImagine holding a bowling ball all day, everyday, over your head. Can you feel your shoulder muscles getting sore? Can you imagine... Read more »
A 2010 study showed that neck pain is more common as a symptom of Migraine than nausea.2 (See Neck Pain as a Migraine Symptom.) Now... Read more »
We often think of nausea as a symptom of a Migraine attack. In fact, the International Headache Society lists nausea as one of the defining ... Read more »
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Alternative NamesPain - neck; Neck stiffnessConsiderationsNeck pain is discomfort in any of the structures in the neck. These include muscles and... Read more »
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A neck x-ray is an imaging test to look at cervical vertebrae, the seven bones in the neck area.Alternative NamesX-ray - neck; Cervical spine x-ray;... Read more »
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Thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare condition that involves pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and a weak grip. The... Read more »
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The spinal cord contains the nerves that carry messages between your brain and body. The cord passes through your neck and back. A spinal cord injury... Read more »