A bump is a small raised area of the skin caused by an abnormal tissue on the skin surface or within the skin. Common causes of small red bumps at the back of the neck are insect bites, ingrown hair and bacterial folliculitis. Epidermoid cysts and shingles are rare. Larger red bumps include boils and skin cancer.
A lump is an abnormal mass of tissue under the skin, which can appear normal or reddish. Soft lumps at the back of the neck include infected swollen lymph nodes, lipomas, buffalo humps and congenital abnormalities, such as angiomas. Hard lumps include muscle knots, bone spurs and cancerous lymph nodes.
A. Small Red Bumps or Rashes (<1 cm)
1. Bacterial Folliculitis
Bacterial folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles. It appears as itchy acne-like pimples (red bumps with white centers). It can heal on its own in few weeks; a topical antibiotic, such as mupirocin, can speed up healing..
Picture 1. Bacterial folliculitis: small red bumps with white centers (source: Raimo Suhonen, DermNetNZ, CC license)
2. Ingrown Hair (Razor Bumps)
Ingrown hair (razor bumps) usually appears as a group of small (1-3 mm) red or dark brown bumps and hair loops–hair exiting and re-entering the skin. Ingrown hair mostly occurs on a recently shaved skin in people with curly hair. Prevention is by avoiding shaving close to the skin.
3. Lice Bites
Lice bites can cause multiple flat red itchy bumps at the back of the neck. One or more small (~1 mm) white lice are usually tightly attached to the hair (dandruff, which can look similar, is only loosely attached).
Mosquito or other insect bites can cause similar red bumps.
Picture 3. Lice bites – red bumps at the back of the neck (source: Wikimedia, CC license)
4. Shingles
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus in an individual nerve. It can appear with pain on the right or left side of the neck or shoulder (but not on both sides at the same time) followed by burning or itchy blisters. The rash and pain usually disappear on their own within a month.
Picture 4. Shingles (herpes zoster) at the back of the neck (source: Samuel Freire da Silva, MD, Dermatology Atlas)
5. Folliculitis Keloidalis
Folliculitis keloidalis is inflammation of the hair follicles of an unknown cause, which appears with red bumps, usually on the nape of the neck. It is more common in dark-skinned people than in whites. The condition can persist for years.
Picture 5. Folliculitis keloidalis on the nape of the neck (source: DermNet NZ, CC license)
B. Large Red Bumps (>1 cm)
1. Boil (Furuncle, Carbuncle)
A boil appears as a red, tender bump with a white center or opening. Smaller boils (furuncles) are pea-sized and larger ones (carbuncles) can be cherry-sized or bigger. Some boils can spontaneously drain pus. A boil is caused by an infection of the hair follicles, usually by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus or, sometimes, with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) [2].
Picture 6. Carbuncles: fleshy bumps at the back of the neck (source: Wikispaces, CC license)
2. Epidermoid Cyst
Epidermoid cyst is an overgrowth of the cells from the uppermost skin layer (epidermis) in the deeper skin layer (dermis). A cyst, which develops slowly, usually does not cause any problems, but when inflamed, it can have a fleshy appearance and can be tender or painful [3]. A cyst can have an opening that oozes a greasy material. The size of the cyst can range from few millimeters to few centimeters. Treatment is by surgical removal [4].
Epidermoid cysts are often wrongly referred to as sebaceous cysts. True sebaceous cysts (steatocystomas), which develop from the sebaceous glands, are rare.
Picture 7. Epidermal inclusion cyst – a firm lump at the back of the neck (source: Steven Fruitsmaak, Wikimedia, CC license)
3. Keloid
Keloid is a scar-like overgrowth that develops as a reaction to an ingrown hair, injury or surgical wound. It occurs in genetically predisposed individuals, mainly in dark-skinned people. Some keloids can partially heal on their own. Treatment can include emollients, steroid injections, surgical removal or a topical chemotherapeutic mitomycin-C [8,9].
Picture 8. Keloids appear as raised fleshy plaques (source: Samuel Freire da Silva, MD, Dermatology Atlas)
4. Skin Cancer
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that appears as a raised plaque or nodule on sun-exposed areas, mainly on the face and back of the neck. It usually develops in older individuals who have been commonly exposed to sunlight, for example, fishermen and farmers. The tumor can ulcerate and can be locally aggressive but rarely spreads to distant areas. Treatment can include various ointments, cryotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical excision [10].
Picture 9. Basal cell carcinoma as a large ulcerated plaque at the back of the neck (source: Samuel Freire da Silva, MD, Dermatology Atlas)
C. Soft Lumps
Lumps grow under the skin.
1. Injury
A direct hit to the back of the neck can cause a bruise – a soft, tender lump that changes color from red to purple, black, green and brown or yellow.
A whiplash injury, fall or other cause of strain of the neck muscles can cause soft, tender lumps at the nape of the neck.
2. Swollen Lymph Nodes
The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes at the back or side of the neck are bacterial or fungal infections of the head and neck skin, systemic viral infections in children (flu, pharyngitis) and seborrheic dermatitis. Soft lumps at the hairline (at the base of the skull) develop within several days after onset of infection; they are covered by normal or reddened skin and have well-defined borders. The lumps, which can be painless or painful, have no openings in the skin.
Picture 10. Swollen lymph node (the lump below the ear) caused by a tick bite (the dark spot behind the ear) (Wikimedia, CC license)
3. Lipoma
A lipoma is a slow-growing benign tumor made of fat. It usually appears as a painless soft and movable lump with normal overlying skin. Its size can range from 1-15 cm or more. Treatment is by surgical removal.
Picture 11. Lipoma as a large lump at the back of the neck (source: Dr. Ghorayeb, MD, Ghorayeb.com, CC license)
4. Buffalo Hump
Buffalo hump is excessive fat in the form of a soft dome-shaped bulge at the nape of the neck. It can develop in Cushing’s syndrome or other conditions with increased release of the hormone cortisol and after prolonged treatment with steroids [1]. The excessive fat can be surgically removed.
Picture 12. Buffalo hump – a big soft lump at the back of the neck as a side effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) of HIV/AIDS (source: Journal of Medical Cases, CC license)
5. Congenital Abnormalities in Children
Cystic hygroma is a congenital abnormality in children; it appears as a large soft lump in the neck; it can exceed 10 cm [6].
Meningocele, a type of spina bifida, is a congenital abnormality of the spine and spinal cord; it appears as a fluid-filled sac, which can exceed 10 cm [7].
Picture 13. Cervical meningocele at the back of the neck in a small child (source: Neurology International, CC license)
D. Hard Lumps
1. Muscle Knot (Myofascial Pain Syndrome)
Muscle knots appear as pea-sized rubbery nodules covered by normal skin. The causes include overuse of the muscles in the neck (trapezius, levator scapulae), bad posture and painful conditions in the neck, such as a herniated disc. The knots may not be visible but can be palpable under the fingers.
2. Bone Spur (Osteophyte)
Bone spurs at the back of the neck appear near the vertical midline of the neck as small, hard and fixed lumps. They are usually not visible but can be palpable. They represent an overgrowth of the bone tissue of the spine. They can result from osteoarthritis (cervical spondylosis) or rheumatoid arthritis or an injury. They by themselves do not cause any symptoms, but when they press upon the spinal nerves, they can cause pain, tingling and numbness in the neck, shoulder or upper arm (cervical radiculopathy). Symptoms of arthritis include neck stiffness and swelling of the joints, mainly in the hands. Bone spurs can be detected by an X-ray, but for a diagnosis of the underlying disorder, an MRI is usually required.
3. Cervical Kyphosis
Cervical kyphosis is an abnormal outward curvature of the neck spine with a hump at the nape of the neck [11]. Common causes include:
- A congenital abnormality (present from birth)
- A dowager’s hump, which develops in some individuals with forward head posture (mainly in older women)
- Degenerative disc disease or spinal osteoarthritis
- A fracture of the upper thoracic or lower cervical vertebra due to osteoporosis or bone tumor (can occur without pain) or injury
An X-ray or MRI may be needed to get a diagnosis.
4. Cancerous Lymph Nodes
“Stone-hard” pea-sized and fixed lumps near the hairline can be cancerous lymph nodes. Such nodes usually result from a spread of cancer on the scalp or back of the neck. Lymph nodes affected by lymphoma usually have a rubbery consistency.
5. Spinal Tumors and Pseudotumors
Tumors and pseudotumors in the cervical spine appear as hard lumps near the neck midline.
Bone tumors can arise from the vertebra or intervertebral discs or can spread to the spine from other organs [14].
A pseudotumor can be caused by tuberculosis of the cervical vertebra [13].
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Hi i have swollen lymph node for almost 2 years, its hard and its not that big i think half inch maybe? March 2019 i go to hospital and do a xray and the doctor say i have pulmonary problems? Is pulmonary problems may be the cause of hard swollen node?
I have a small lump left side just 2inch behind ear since childhood. NO PAIN NO NO SICKNESS .ITS SIZE IS LIKE PEA. RECENTLY I BECOME WORRIED .SHOW TO DOCTOR AND HE SAID ITS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. IT JUST UNDER THE SKIN .IT DOESN’T MOVE. CAN ANYONE GUIDE ME IN THIS REGARDS.MY AGE IS NOW 35.
THANKS
My son was 13 mnths old, he had a small lump at Back of neck, is there any problem in future with that
I have a round hard lump on my right side of neck when l ask my doctor what’s going on all he can say is l have an ingrown hair , but for some reason l don’t believe him..ls he telling me truth..
in the last 2 days, my boyfriend has developed, large and small lumps on his neck in the hairline, they were small yesterday and today have developed into many lumps..bumps..in the back of his head, some are as large as 1″, but they have developed into about 10 nodules, at the same time on his chest is a spot that is red and has developed many small red blister type bumps in an area that had 1 red itchy bump into an area about 4×4 with painful itchy bumps..the lumps on his head are large red and itchy and painful?/ what can this be
I am not a doctor, but I have experienced something similarly to this and my dermatologist correctly diagnosed it is seborrheic dermatitis. I believe your bf has the same issue because of what described on his chest; I bet it is right in the middle of his chest where the sternum is. The dermatitis causes the cysts.
My doctor prescribed me primecrolimus and it did the trick.
I was walking my dog she got scared so I bent down and either her pawl or head hit my neck and I didn’t feel any pain or discomfort at first but minutes later I felt like my body was going numb like everything on the same side it all happend on hurt so bad I couldn’t move my arm nothing it lasted for two hours then when the pain stopped I was fine again then the next day or two I noticed a lump on the side of my neck and since then I can’t turn my neck left real fast or far nothing can’t tuch it brush it nothing can sit on it my pain would only happen every few years but now I have them almost 3 times a week and I’ve had it for 5 years now doctors tell me it’s a pinched nerve but I don’t know I just need to find out what it is and get it fixed it’s located on my left side if my neck an inch under my ear the size of a gun ball and hard as a rock
Hello,
I’ve had a small bump on the left side (back of my neck) and I’ve had it for about 9 months. I visited a doctor when I had it for 2-3 months and they just said that it was more than likely a swollen lymph node but, like I said, it’s been there for 9 months now and I’m worried. The doctor said that they couldn’t feel it at all but I do and so does my family but you have to really look for it. It used to be bigger but since 4 months it’s small and has stayed the same small size. Should I go to another doctor
I think your Dr. should have it looked at by way of ultrasound. if anything it will calm your worry.
I had a dried loop on my scap and I scratched it.next day I discover a painfull loop on my neck.
I have a lump at the base of my neck right above the hairline for about a week now and now having pain right below it towards the right of my neck I did have a sinus infection and was on 800 milligrams Augmenten Any suggestions I also had melanoma 13 yrs ago and squamous cell carcinoma removed in December of 2017
Recently, I was able to palpate a small, hard and painless bump just below my hairline that was not here before. I also had on and off necks pains and back aches for a week now, though I think this is due to my work and incorrect posture.
I get little raised bumps like pimples around the back of my hairline…. really painful if squeezed. they go away but they do come back and this is been happening for several years
In October, I noticed a lump on the back of my neck. It is in the Posterior Cervical area, but feels like an extension of the bone in my neck. I’ve had it looked at by an ENT who brushed me off. I’m 23 and overall in good health, but have been getting sick more recently (Once a month for three months) when I normally go a year or two without getting sick. Should I be concerned?
Try to get an exact diagnosis about what the lump is.
I found a marble size lump on the back of my 5 month olds neck. It’s been a week. It doesn’t seem to bother her. She has been a little fussy and not eating as much but doesn’t appear to be sick. Trying to get into doctor. Should I be worried?
I have a really big hard lump on the top of my neck on my spine and 2 on my back on my spine ive been in so much pain ive barely been able to move, any ideas on what to do or what this could be?
Pls l have a soft like gulf ball size lump on my front leg it has been like that for 3years now sometimes it looks like it has gone down if l stand or walk for longer time I will feel some kind of discomfort on it. Pls what can that be.
I don’t know. A doctor should know better.
Lymph node left side behind ear
Headaches and swelling of semimispinalis muscle three days now
I suggest you to visit a doctor soon.
I have a gum ball size hard lump on the right side of my neck right by my hair line? About a year? It deals like it’s part of my spine if I rub it with my head turned to the left? I have used tigerbalm and what not and can not sleep on my ight side with out pain????
Please, go to a doctor. It could be a cyst, lipoma…
My husband discovered a lump on his neck just yesterday that is in between the size of a marble and gulf ball. It is tender to the touch. I am not a doctor but it looks like it is his lymph node. We also just recently started working out. I have read that this could be something with his muscles, but just not sure. We are watching it to see if it goes down. I tried to massage it out last night but that did not work. He has also been getting severe headaches lately, but does not appear sick in his respiratory area. Any thoughts?
He also woke up in a night sweat last night. He is 43
You did not say where is the lump: in the front or back of the neck. A tender lump (lymph node) in the front of th neck that develops quickly (within days?) in combination with night sweats is often seen in the respiratory or other infections. More slowly developing enlarged lymph node (weeks/months) and night sweats can occur in lymphoma, for example.
Muscle knots on the back of the neck (not likely in the front) can develop after excessive exercise. I can’t help you differ between the lymph node and muscle knot.
I suggest he visits a doctor soon.
Thank you for replying. My apologies, the lump is in the back. He has made a doctors appointment for next Tuesday.
Did you ever find out what it is? I have one as well, right side of the cervical spine on the back of my neck. I have an ultrasound but not until next week.
Has he gotten results from the doctor?
I have a small lump in the middle of the back of my neck. It is just below the hair line. Just recently it has started to become tender to touch. I have had it for a good few months now but only recently has it became tender.
Does any body know what this could be?
Common causes of such lumps are enlarged lymph nodes, cysts and lipomas. I suggest you to visit a doctor soon because it may be a symptom of a severe underlying condition.
I have a semi hard near golf ball sized lump in the back of my neck painful to the touch and I also get pain in the front of my neck when my head moves just right and it’s on either side of my throat also I sometimes get pain up the back of my neck into the base of my skull, could this just be a muscle knot of something more worriesome?
This sounds big for a muscle knot. I strongly suggest you to visit a doctor.
Hiya. I had a small fleshy lump on the right side of my neck right in the middle (not up near my glands) didn’t pay it too much attention but I hurt my neck and noticed it got alot bigger in a few days, my neck is visibly distorted. It’s fleshy and almost flat, doesn’t come to the surface and starts to ache in the cold. It’s spread round the back of my neck like a little arm but is not visibly defined. Also now have a very hard painful lump under my jawline on the other side.
Have any clue??
Been for an ultrasound but they were reluctant to tell me anything yet, but said good luck on the way out which has worried me a bit.
I’m 18 and female, don’t smoke alot and don’t drink. Been battling chronic fatigue and hypermobility but haven’t felt myself in months and have been really ill the last few months with no result as to why.
Thankyou
So, was there any injury involved or an unusual neck move? In what time period has the lump developed? A lump that develops quickly (within days) can be an enlarged lymph node from a respiratory infection or decayed tooth, a hematoma, or a muscle knot, for example.
how can we treat lipoma
Lipoma can be surgically removed.
I had extravasion on both of my upper arms from CT contrast & MRI contrast while ER Dr was looking for bleeding on the brain in early Oct of this year, as I had a TIA. The CT showed small scattered cervicle nodes(?). I was admitted for Observation and sent home the next day. My labs then, and since then have shown Ovalocytosis, Neutropenia with bands, Esinophilia, and my RBC is borderline low. I had painful, swolken nodes from the front and back of my neck, on my clavicle, under my arm and down to my elbow. Even a swollen node on my mid back between my scapula and spine and a funny sensation across my lower abdomen with some pain. Now all nodes, but a few, have gone down and not painful. A Hematologist is ordering new labs and a periferal smear. Do I have anything to be concerned about or could it be sequae from the extravasion?
Nodes enlargement followed by quick normalization is not likely from cancer. For more, I suggest to wait for results.
Thank you, Jan Modrick, for your quick response! I’m in hopes that you are, indeed, correct.
James says: November 12, 2017 at 5:51 pm
Thanks for the previous reply, This is an update, the lump has not gone but lower down from the lump, below the hairline and slightly left of the center of my neck I can feel another lump beneath the surface. This lump is pea sized, not really risen above the surface, slightly hard, immobile and painful when pressed in. I am very worried, do you have any ideas? I also found this lump a few days ago. I am 17 years old.
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Wow James I have the exact issue. Mine is well was lower but seems to have moved more up to the base of head. It’s like near my spine per say. Now it hurts when I press on it. I’m freaked out about also.im going to ask my doctor tomorrow again about it. Last time he gave me antibiotics thinking it might be an infection. those didnt help. I’ve had it for like a yr. I just thought it was the way I was sleeping, bit I’ve bought neck pillows and everything and now that it’s starting to hirt when I press on it has me really worried. Well even more so. I’ll try and let u know what my doctor says.
What did the doctor say?
Hi Jan sorry for asking but I’m extremely worried, I have a small (between pea and marble sized) lump as hard as bone at the top of the back of my neck. The lump can move from all the way from the right side of the top back of my neck to the left side horizontally.
When it’s in the centre it feels like bone as I described, but when it moves to the side it goes under the muscle of my neck and I can’t feel it directly – I only feel something under the muscle.
To elaborate – this bump can not be felt on top of the skin, I can only feel the bone by pressing it with my fingers when it’s in the center. When it’s under the muscle on the side however, I can feel a slightly elevation of the skin there that goes away when I turn my head to the centre. (It also doesn’t hurt at all)
I’ve felt other’s people’s neck and seemingly they don’t have it. I also think I have poorer posture than the average person and spend a lot of time hunched over, if that helps.
Does this sound like anything unusual to you and should I go to the doctor? Or is this just a normal part of the cervical spine (i.e. axis bone)?
Normal spinal vertebra, including the axis, do not move horizontally that way. I’m pretty skinny and I can’t feel any hard lump from my upper cervical vertebra. Next, did you have any neck injury from which you would suspect you have a broken vertebra? Or you have a long-term heavy osteoporosis? You don’t mention any pain, so a fracture is unlikely.
A lipoma, epidermoid cyst, muscle knot or an enlarged lymph node could be possible. All these things can be movable; an enlarged lymph node sounds most likely to me. Such lymph node can be completely normal. Or it can appear as a reaction to a small injury or infection on the back of the scalp. It doesn’t sound very likely that this would be from cancer.
A muscle knot comes from excessive exercise or bad posture. Applying pressure to the knot would likely trigger pain and you would likely have neck pain from bad posture, anyway.
So, yes, it is a bit unusual and I didn’t answer what it is or is not. You may want to go to check this with a doctor.
No, as far as I know I’ve suffered no neck injury; I haven’t had any neck pain and I’ve never actually broken anything so doubt it would be osteoporosis. I’m glad you think it most likely isn’t cancerous, I know cancerous bumps are usually immobile so hopefully it’s an easily solvable problem as you listed instead.
Thank you so much for helping me, I really appreciate you taking time to answer our questions. I’ll go to the doctor’s ASAP.
I have a small marble sized soft/hard round lump that is not visible. It is not painful nor tender, it is at the left side of the base of my skull where the top of the neck reaches the base of the skull. Any ideas of what this could be/ whether it is serious? I am 17 years old.
Skin seems normal over the lump and I only noticed it 3 days ago.
Common causes of such a lump are a muscle knot, swollen lymph node, an epidermoid cyst and lipoma (a benign tumor made of fat). They are all described above in the article. An epidermoid cyst would likely have a small opening, which would allow squeezing a greasy material out of it.
These things are not dangerous, but an enlarged lymph node could be from an infection or, theoretically, from a cancer. I suggest you to go and check this with a doctor.
Thanks for the previous reply, This is an update, the lump has not gone but lower down from the lump, below the hairline and slightly left of the center of my neck I can feel another lump beneath the surface. This lump is pea sized, not really risen above the surface, slightly hard, immobile and painful when pressed in. I am very worried, do you have any ideas?
I only found this lump a few days ago.
If it’s more than one lump it’s possible they are enlarged lymph nodes. I can’t say from here what it is and is it dangerous or not. I suggest you go and check this with a doctor.
Is it true that if there is a swelling about 4 1/2″ below the base of the skull, directly in the middle of spine, is not hard, appx size of nickel, perfectly round, that it could be a thyroid issue?
Hm, I have never heard that. Ectopic thyroid tissue is usually located in the front or side of the neck or in the middle of the chest. Here you can check several other locations:
http://www.hormones.gr/739/article/ectopic-thyroid:-etiology-pathology-and-management%E2%80%A6.html
I have a fleshy painful lump directly at the top center of the back of my neck. It appeared suddenly last night after I had been resting my head on the couch for a long period of time. It seems to be able to be massaged out, but it re-forms right away. Is this just a muscle knot, or is it something I should be concerned about? Thanks.
Regarding you said it’s in the upper back center of the neck, it could be also something related to the spine or base of the skull. I would probably go to the doctor in such case.
I have an small like pink-ish lump on my lower back to my left side. It’s like hard but soft too. It’s the size of an pea. It do kinda hurt around the area of the bump. And when you press on it, it does hurt too. Should I go see an doctor.
Yes, because, it might be a skin cancer (among other things).
2 days ago I started having pain in the bottom left side of my head in my hairline. I felt a penny sized hard lump and a few smaller lumps underneath the larger one. There is no redness of my skin or any marks. I thought at first it was just a bit, but there should be some sign of a mark if that was the case. And I had a few people check. They all say the same they feel it but couldn’t find any marks. A week ago I did start a new yoga workout. Not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. This is very painful like a mirgrane going up the left side and down into my neck. The pain today is worse then yesterday. Does anyone know what this could be? Please help. I can’t afford to go to the Drs if it’s nothing.
And painful when touched.
Have you been doing any specific exercises for neck that put a lot of strain there? In this case, muscle knots (as part of myofascial pain syndrome) can develop. Muscle knots are usually painful if you press on them and the pain typically radiates out.
I should very clearly say that the bumps could be also swollen lymph nodes and I can’t help you differentiate between the nodes and knots. Painful nodes are usually from an acute infection (in your case this could be on the back part of the scalp or outer ear).
Both muscle knots and lymph nodes are usually covered by normally looking skin.
You may know some health worker who can check the bumps and guide you further.
Becky, I have the same issue only on my right side. Have you found anything out regarding your issue? Wishing you the best of health!
I have some gristle type knots on the back left side. They are moveable, but make my neck very stiff. I’ve had them for about 5 years now, and I’m starting to feel them on the left side of my neck.
This might be enlarged lymph nodes; I strongly suggest you to see your doctor.
I have two lumps at the bottom of th back of my head on the. Right hand side and one on the side of my head that one has had loads of puss coming out of it and it feels like neck if stiff wet and painfull should i get it checked out
Yes. This is done by a dermatologist in the office. The lumps will continue to fill & ooze because there is a sac attached to your skin inside the lump. If that isn’t removed it will get uglier & uglier.
Good luck!
Yes.
I have one small (marble size) fleshy lump on the left hand side of my neck when I am layer on my side I can feel it but when I am stood up straight I cannot I am sat down a lot not sure if it is bad posture. help??
I suggest you to get this checked by a doctor. It could be an enlarged lymph node or lipoma, for example, which can sink deeper when you change the position.
I have had what started as 3 small knots about the size of a bug bite very sore they went down and one stayed and seemed to be getting better my husband said it looked like maybe a tick had bit me and i scratched it off all of a sudden i got 2 more and they are at the base of scull and down the back of my neck on left side only they are sore bad and fill like they are tight and very sore what could it be anyone who looks says it looks like a small red spotswe opened the skin and only clear fliud help
It actually can be some bug, like lice…Or shingles, for example.
I have one firm very moveable marble size lump on left side of neck and 2 small hard ones on right side of neck
Had them for at least 2-3 years
No other symptoms expect Sore neck and what feels like inflammation on to of shoulder area
Any thoughts
If they are there for 2-3 years and not growing fast, they could be cysts or lipomas, for example. But go and check with a doctor. The smaller ones could be also muscle knots.
The lymph node about the upper the main neck on right hand side.Caused of swollen lymph node at the side of neck was infections on the head already abscesses bursted recently.The lymph abscess bursted inside and urine and stools has comes out with abscess ,I vomiting abscess too. Pls help
You may want to go to the doctor.
I have a pinkish bump on my side with a crusty layer of skin over it. It feels soft and when I touch it, it feels puffy and like there is nothing underneath it.
This is something new?
Hi, I recently noticed four lumps on the right side of my neck, ranging from pea size to cherry size, they go from the nape of my neck to my hairline and are fairly solid, however they can be pushed around, I’m fairly concerned as I’m only 17
Please go to a doctor who can examine you and tell more reliably than I what it is. They could be enlarged lymph nodes, for example. Just go to the doctor soon.
Hi! I recently discovered a hard, small, painful bump on the back of my neck close to my ear. I have several lymph nodes and they feel and look nothing like this. This is not visible but can be felt with your fingers. It hurts when touched :(. I am 17 years old. Does this sound serious?
It can still be a swollen lymph node. Not all nodes feel the same. A common cause of such lumps is an epidermoid cyst, which has a small opening in the center and allows squeezing the oil out of it.
I have large fluid like lump on the back of my neck. I have noticed more and more now a pain at the bottom half of my back at the left hand side. Also I’ve noticed when I stand up at times my feet feel like my toes are curled and take a few steps before they flatted out. It’s like a crap feeling which probably unrelated to the lump
Please go to a doctor who can tell what is the nature of the lump – in most cases, such lumps are cysts or benign tumors, like lipomas.
The pain in the lower back and cramps in the feet can occur in a herniated disc in the spine in the lower back. Again, ask a doctor.
Can I see what is the cure for the lump and bumb at the back of your neck
It depends on the cause.
I’ve had a”lump” on the back of my neck just above the hair line for some time now, probably close to a year. I have no insurance and my family physician wanted to send me to a specialist which I can’t even start to afford. So I’ve just dealt with it. It doesn’t hurt, it’s just aggravating, and embarrassing when people notice it. Well I got out of the shower a while ago and sat down near my wife and she started looking at it, and then started picking at it. After a minute or two she said, “There’s something black inside”. After some more digging, she started pulling out a wad of hair. I kid you not, my knot had hair in it. It’s kinda gross, I know. She got quite a bit out, some of them were pretty long, and now it feels better. Anybody ever heard of such a thing?
Cysts that contain hair include ingrown hair, dermoid cyst (search online) and pilonidal cyst – bu this occurs mainly above the tailbone and less likely in the scalp.
I have in the baseline of my neck a slight raised area about an inch in diameter. I call it a ridge because it is raised on both sides and concaved in the middle.
Hi, my posture is relatively bad and has been for a while and am currently 18, there’s a hard, static bump in my neck that I can’t feel if my head is lying back, if I stand straight it’s subtle but can be felt by rubbing my neck, and if I slouch it’s more noticeable.
I’m asking here because I only really became conscious of it recently, and am currently travelling
It’s close to the base of the neck too
That’s probably the spine. If you are worried go to a doctor.
I have some neck pain also some under arm pain,and sore shoulder blade all symptoms are on the right hand side of the body advice on weather it could be a muscle problem or something more serious
Paul, any recent excessive exercise or injury? Are the areas tender to touch?