Cancers Forum - Cancers Question

Cancer > Cancers Forum > Cancers Question

TOPICS DOCTOR QUESTIONS

Cancer

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with cancer. But what exactly is cancer and how does it affect the body?...

Q: Cancers Question

asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 31st, 2005

I Do not know what this is, so ive posted it for cancer, because thats my suspicion
Hi, im 14 years old.

Today I realised that I had 2 lumps on my neck on the right side, 1 of the lumps is about 2 inches wide and about 3cm thick, the other one is very small around 2/3m but im not sure what to do and im not sure what it is and what I could do, im very nervous and scared not knowing what it is, and I think one of the lumps is connected to an archery , ive been feeling very dizzy,weak and things I just wondered what I could do?

My gran who im staying with suggested it was swoulen glandz. Or puberty im not to sure what it is. :( I realy hope someone can provide me with some information

Replies(1)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on January 6th, 2006

Cancers Answer A73

You don’t have to be so upset. Those lumps on your neck are probably swollen lymph nodes. They are usually the result of an infection in the throat. But even so, you shouldn’t take antibiotics without a doctor’s examination and permission. Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopatia) must be examined carefully before they are declared an inflammation (lymphadenitis). You can go to your doctor for a physical examination and blood analyses (blood picture, sedimentation, CRP) to understand your condition better.

DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals who volunteer their time on eHealth Forum. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Cancers , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.

This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.

Learn About Us

Get Help

Join In

Do More

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health
information:
verify here.

The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author, and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made. Schizophrenia health sitemap.
This page was last updated on January 1, 2009.
© 2008 eForums, Inc