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Lymph node on neck
I have a small lump on the right side of my neck (cervical area) for about 6 months. It started around 1 cm and now feels about 1.5 cm( not sure whether the size has increased or not). It is painless, slightly firm, and movable under the skin. I haven’t had any symptoms like fever, weight loss, or night sweats. I do have ongoing scalp issues—lice infestation and scalp psoriasis. Also my body itches especially at night.
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This lump could just be a cervical lymph node which has increased in size due to your chronic scalp infection.
You must consult a dermatologist for your scalp and take treatment for the conditions and watch this lymph node reduce in size. Even then if it d goes not reduce, you need to get a fibre needle aspiration biopsy of this.
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Visit a dermatologist
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It may be due to infection anywhere in body..crp esr blood culture pcr usg neck could help...need to do bre status....
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Get FNAC done, it is a 2 minutes procedure and will help to know the cause, which can be treated.
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Benign lymphnode.
Not at all to worry. Yet u can go for FNAC A NEEDLE BIOPSY WITH HISTOLOGICAL EXAMINATION.
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This looks most likely like a benign reactive lymph node 👍
Still, a quick consultation will help confirm it and rule out anything else early simple check, complete peace of mind.
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The small, mobile, and painless lump you've described in the cervical area (neck) for the last 6 months is highly suggestive of a Reactive Lymph Node. Lymph nodes act as the body's 'filters,' and they frequently swell in response to local skin conditions. In your case, the combination of Scalp Psoriasis (an inflammatory condition) and Lice Infestation (which can cause minor skin breaks and secondary infections) provides a clear clinical trigger for the lymph nodes in the neck to remain chronically reactive or 'shotty.' The absence of fever, weight loss, or night sweats is a very reassuring sign that this is not a malignant process
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Hands-Off Policy: Constant touching or pressing the lump can cause 'mechanical irritation,' making the node feel firmer or larger than it actually is. Try to leave the area alone.
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Small, mobile, painless node for long time + scalp issues → most likely reactive lymph node.
Common with lice/psoriasis infections. Not dangerous.
Treat scalp problem first, node usually reduces.
If growing, hard, or >2 cm → get checked. You can consult me
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Would be because of psoriasis
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please go for a proper consultation for further evaluation. A detailed history and examination are needed to understand your symptoms correctly. Without this, it’s difficult to give the right treatment. Kindly bring any previous reports or prescriptions.
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
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Jaipur
Reassurance
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