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There are many causes of lumps in the neck. The most frequently seen lumps or swellings are enlarged nymph lodes. These can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, cancer ,or other rare causes. 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 by injury or tortolists. Lumps in the skin or just below the skin are often caused by cysts, including sebeacous cysts
Hmm I think these are lymph nodes
Palpable lumps in the neck are usually lymph nodes.
Already know i have non cancer lumps in under my chin but why do they itch and red rash at times? Maureen
Those bony lumps that you can feel at the back of the neck are vertebrae, which are part of the spine.
My son has those little knots or lumps and I was told they are just part of his immune systom and they are nothing to worry about inless the grow to be larger than the size of a mans thumb.
this is called the Occipital Gonoyle... look it up - very common in men at the base of the neck/skull
The following is copied from http://www.drugs.com/mtm/v/vicoprofen.html Haven't heard of "Painful lumps of the neck or head" when taking this medication, unless it might be the "muscle twitches" mentioned below under "possible side effects". What is the most important information I should know about hydrocodone and ibuprofen?
Lumps in the neck and chest region are swollen lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes are commonafter neck injuries (even minor ones, like whiplash infections, and also if your family has a history of lymphoma. If you start having a bad cough, a slight fever, pain in the lower back, uncontrollable itchin, or a rash, contact your doctor immediately.
The lumps can be many different things. They are usually harmless, as they are more likely fatty tissues. If you are concerned about them, you should talk with your vet.
Neck: Possibly lymph nodes. other than that, I'm not sure, you should go see a doctor.
tighten skin under neck