I recently discovered this bump on my neck (about 2 days ago). It's right below my jaw bone, and it hurts if anything touches it. However, I have no other symptoms. It's the same color as my skin, and about an inch long, slanted diagonally. I don't think it's a cyst, because I've had those before and this doesn't feel the same. It feels sort of solid. I was wondering if anyone knew what it could possibly be? It really hurts and it's worrying me.
2007-02-18 11:37:11 · 4 answers · asked by blue.eyedbeauty24 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Oh and I've never slept with anyone. So....yeah. I'm 14.
2007-02-18 11:41:04 · update #1
Well, it depends. My first thought by the location is that it is a swollen lymph node. If that is the case, it is a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Unless there is a fever, do not worry about visiting a doctor. My second thought is that it is like a calcium build up. My boyfriend has one, but I doubt that is it. My final thought is it is just a bump. A coworker of mine has one on her neck, near her shoulder. She has gotten a biopsy on it and the doctor told her not to worry about it. There really was no explanation for it. I think that you should just go to the doctor to get it checked out, especially if it is hurting you.
2007-02-18 11:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by Collegegirl20 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be a boil it hurts really bad it has to come to a head once it do that it will go away
2007-02-18 19:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by annjilena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly a swollen gland however get it checked by a doctor to be sure.
2007-02-18 19:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly it could be herpes
2007-02-18 19:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Allen 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋