Analysis of the reasons for a hard lump on the neck

Let me analyze for you the reasons why a hard lump grows on your neck. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis. Neck mass is one of the common symptoms in otolaryngology clinics. Generally speaking, the appearance of neck mass requires comprehensive consideration, mainly focusing on preventing the occurrence of malignant tumors. The following analyzes the reasons why hard lumps grow on the neck.

1. Chronic pharyngitis or tonsillitis, oral ulcers and gingivitis. Causes submandibular lymph node enlargement.

Second, the more common is swollen lymph nodes. This is due to bacteria invading the body and causing the immune system to react.

Third, it may also be a sebaceous nodule, fibroma, or lipoma. Please explain whether there are symptoms such as tenderness or hardness so that we can further analyze it.

Fourth, you can go to the hospital for a biopsy to confirm that there are many possibilities for swollen lymph nodes. There are three main types of infection: tuberculosis and tumors. So if you have a cold and fever during this period, the possibility of infection is relatively high.

5. The possibility of cysts. Pelvic tumors are also called lipomas. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that they are caused by phlegm and qi condensation. Its symptoms include: pea, chestnut or fist-sized, spherical or hemispherical cysts, hard in texture, higher than the skin surface, mobile, and clear boundaries. The skin surface remains unchanged or becomes thinner due to compression. Single or several aggregates may rupture and suppurate due to secondary infection. The scalp, face, scrotum, shoulder blades and back are the most common sites. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a surgical examination to rule out the possibility of lymph node enlargement.

The above is an analysis of the reasons why lumps grow on the neck. It is recommended to go to the hospital's surgery department for a detailed examination, and then deal with it after the diagnosis is confirmed. If necessary, consider surgical treatment. Which location is it in? Will this hard lump be painful when pressed? How long has it been? Will it be smooth and mobile? It is recommended to go to the otolaryngology, head and neck surgery or oral and maxillofacial surgery department of a regular hospital to see what the specific situation is.