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What is supraclavicular swelling?

What is supraclavicular swelling?

Glands above the collarbone (supraclavicular lymph nodes) may swell from an infection or tumour in the areas of the lungs, breasts, neck, or abdomen.

What are the symptoms of collarbone cancer?

Signs and symptoms of bone cancer

  • persistent bone pain that gets worse over time and continues into the night.
  • swelling and redness (inflammation) over a bone, which can make movement difficult if the affected bone is near a joint.
  • a noticeable lump over a bone.
  • a weak bone that breaks (fractures) more easily than normal.

Why is my neck swollen near my collarbone?

Swollen lymph nodes Lymph nodes can become swollen if you have an injury or are fighting an infection or other illness. This is because your body carries more white blood cells to this area to combat the problem. This can result in swelling and a lump near your collarbone.

Can allergies cause swollen lymph nodes in neck?

“An upper respiratory infection, a cold, allergies—all can cause lymph nodes to swell as the body responds to the immunologic ‘crisis,’” she explains. These are most often felt on either side of the neck, under the jaw around the throat, or behind the ears.

Why is my neck so sensitive to touch?

Maybe you could get some neck massages to work out some tension which might be causing your sensitivity, and/or desensitize your neck to touch. I also work with kids with sensory issues related to touch, and it’s made me more aware of everyone’s sensory needs in general.

Why do I have a rash on the front of my neck?

This may be seen with drug hypersensitivity reactions whereby the immune system abnormally reacts to the presence of certain drugs. Similarly this disturbance with immune activity may occur with conditions like urticaria (hives) which can cause a skin rash on the front of the neck.

What causes a rash on the front of the throat?

This could be a sign of a thyroid disorder or even throat cancer as these structures, the thyroid gland and throat respectively, are located at the front of the neck. As these are many possible causes of an itchy skin rash on the neck or throat, some of the more common causes are discussed further.

What causes extreme sensitivity in the face and face?

Rosacea is a common skin disease that affects the face. Early signs include blushing or flushing more easily than other people. Rosacea causes extreme sensitivity. Some products may cause immediate burning and stinging. Long-term maintenance of rosacea usually involves prescription creams, so talk to your doctor about your symptoms.