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Undiagnosed Symptoms (Expert Forum)
lumps in neck
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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lumps in neck
by RC972, May 21, 2008 11:35AM
Hello, I have a couple of small lumps in my neck. One of them has been there for awhile and my doctor thought it was a lymph node that didn't shrink down after being inflamed. I have developed a second lump on the other side of my neck that is about the size of a pea and is a little firmer than the first one. I don't have any colds or obvious infections that would cause this.
I am an avid weight lifter and workout 5 days a week (have been doing this for over 10 years consistently). Some of the exercises I do are very heavy and involve the upper back and neck. Could heavy weightlifting cause strain that would cause small lumps like this to occur? I have an appt. with my doctor in a week, but after reading about lymph nodes and their causes I am very concerned.
I am an avid weight lifter and workout 5 days a week (have been doing this for over 10 years consistently). Some of the exercises I do are very heavy and involve the upper back and neck. Could heavy weightlifting cause strain that would cause small lumps like this to occur? I have an appt. with my doctor in a week, but after reading about lymph nodes and their causes I am very concerned.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 22, 2008 01:46PM
, May 22, 2008 01:46PM
Lymph nodes or cysts would be the most common cause. I am unsure if weightlifting has anything to do with it.
I would ultrasound the lumps for a more definitive diagnosis. If they are persistently enlarged lymph nodes, a biopsy can be considered to exclude cancer.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
I would ultrasound the lumps for a more definitive diagnosis. If they are persistently enlarged lymph nodes, a biopsy can be considered to exclude cancer.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
