Neck lump or muscle knot?

A few days ago my neck was aching me and felt tight. I put it down to a tight neck muscle but then I started feeling about and felt what I think is a lump but I’m not sure. It does not protrude out of the skin and can’t be seen. I can only feel it when I push my fingers into the side of my neck. I don’t know if it is a muscle knot or something more worrying, I’m so scared :( 

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  • Hi [@AnxietyGirl]‍ 

    this “lump” or “muscle knot” you had in your neck long ago, what was it? i’m 16, and i’ve had this small lumpy-thing in the side of my neck for years which has remained the same size, and nothing has brought issue. i’m just worried what it could be - i don’t know if it’s a muscle knot; i don’t wanna get myself worked up. thank you x 

  • Hi -kurtis_12.  Welcome to the forum.

    I'm not a doctor.

    If it's been there for a few years then it's unlikely to be anything significant.  If had been something nasty then it would most likely have blown up well before now.  If you're worried or if it starts to swell or get painful, show it to your GP. 

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  • Hi -kurtis_12.  Welcome to the forum.

    I'm not a doctor.

    If it's been there for a few years then it's unlikely to be anything significant.  If had been something nasty then it would most likely have blown up well before now.  If you're worried or if it starts to swell or get painful, show it to your GP. 

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