please help

[wishingyouwell]

hi, i know this may not be related my heart condition ,but i thought i would make sure. i am a mvp patient also have portal varices.i had a lump to pop up on my neck between my jaw bone and my gland or on the gland i am not sure  ,the knot is hard in nature and is not mobile,it has started to cause pain in the neck ,ear also face near ear, head surounding the ear.the knot itself fills like it stings slightly .i am very concerned because it has  been a little over 2 wks now and it is not going away .any help on the isue would be of great help .wishing you well .

[wishingyouwell]

thank you for your reply to my question ,the fact is i have not had any colds,flus,upper respiratory,or soar throats,the throat, and head  symptoms did not apear until the knot apeared on my kneck . thank you for your time in helping me .wishing you well

[CCF-M.D.-KE]

Dear wishngyouwell,

Without examining you it is very difficult to say what this lump may represent. If I had to guess I would say that it is a lymph node. Lymph nodes may enlarge and become tender during upper respiratory illnesses. Again, this is only a guess. I would suggest consulting with your doctor for a medical history and physical examination. Hope you concerns are relieved.

Thanks for your question,


CCF-MD-KE

[nurse12hr]

Get to a doctor!  No one on the internet can give you the slightest idea what this is!  Nor should they try to guess; the only way you will know is to get it checked out.

[wishingyouwell]

hi christi,thanks for your reply ,i have already aranged to see a doctor on the isue this comming week .i figured the good doctor with the heart forum may be able to shine some light on the isue. sense it may or may not be vascular, it is not  far from the jugular and other veins in the area (blood colt had crossed my mind but i don't think that is it   .i was a little worried about the portal varices  condition i have was the main reason for the question .but i'm sure it is nothing , but the lump in it's self has me quite concerned i have a lot of cancer through out my family past a present so it tends to make you stand to att.when lumps raises up out of no where and accompanied by the symptoms i'm having .this health thing that i have been going through non stop is taking it's toll. before i can get one thing fixed or under control several more takes it's place .it is one thing to have a disease it is another to have many .it is putting such wear and tear on my nerves ,( sorry rambling ) well maybe when he answer the post it may or may not help ,but it is worth a try !!! ,god bless ,wishinmg you well