Lump on back of neck spine

A lump in the neck may not need treatment at all, or your doctor may recommend a wait-and-see approach.

Lump on left side of neck no pain

This may be the case with lipomas or small goiters.

Swollen lymph nodes due to infection should go away as your body clears the infection. Treatment depends on the underlying infection, and may include:

• antibiotics for bacterial infection
• antivirals
• fever reducers
• pain relievers
• anti-inflammatories

If lymph nodes fill with pus, they may have to be surgically drained.

Lipomas don’t always need treatment.

You can have surgery to remove them if they grow too large, cause symptoms, or for cosmetic reasons.

Treatment for a goiter depends on the size, symptoms, and the underlying condition causing it.

Treatment may include:

• thyroid hormone replacement medication
• radioactive iodine
• iodine supplements
• surgical removal of the thyroid gland

Congenital cysts are usually surgically removed to prevent them from growing too large or getting inf

lump in throat when swallowing right side

lump in throat when swallowing food