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Swollen/tender neck spot near Adam’s apple after stretching
Hi, I noticed a tender, swollen spot on the side of my neck, next to my Adam’s apple (near the outer part). It started after I turned and stretched my neck and pressed the area, which made it pop.
It feels sore and a little swollen, but I haven’t had any other symptoms like fever, trouble swallowing, or voice changes. It hasn’t gone down yet. It happened a few minutes ago.
Could this be a strained muscle, or should I be concerned about lymph nodes or my thyroid? Could this be something worse?
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What you're feeling is simply a small muscle or tendon that got irritated when you turned and stretched your neck. The tenderness and swelling on the side of your neck near your Adam’s apple are completely consistent with this and are not related to your thyroid. Lymph nodes and thyroids don’t suddenly swell from movement, so this is certainly just a muscle reaction. Gentle movement or light massage should help it settle. This is not dangerous and cannot be something more serious.
@ashlynnmae
It only hurt when I touched it and I felt a little ball in there idk how else to explain it
It wasn't From movement
I only noticed it when I stretched my neck bc that area was protruding more and I brushed against it
@ehdog
That sounds like a nodule or a muscle knot, both of which are harmless. It could also be a normal part of your anatomy that you’re only noticing now, more common than most people realize. Either way, it’s not where lymph nodes or the thyroid are, and there’s nothing concerning about it.
@ashlynnmae
What if it was my thyroid? Would that be an issue
@ehdog
I don’t think it’s your thyroid, and even if it were, that would be completely normal. It’s not a sign of anything that requires medical attention or anything serious. Thyroids can sometimes feel a bit enlarged, and that’s perfectly fine. What you’re describing isn’t anything harmful, you’re going to be okay.
@ashlynnmae
I'm not sure what you're worried about here
@ashlynnmae
Could it be cancer?
@ehdog
What? Why would you even think it’s cancer? Thyroid tumors are nothing like what you’re experiencing. You’re describing a muscle nodule or knot, there’s no way, in any world, that’s a tumor.
@ashlynnmae
I didn't particularly think it was a tumor I just thought my thyroid hurt and that it might be that
@ehdog
Again, it’s not your thyroid, and as I’ve said, even if it was, what you’re describing is not serious and doesn’t indicate anything dangerous. I mean it, I treat people with many types of cancer, including the one you’re worried about, and I’ve gone through it myself. I studied this extensively. What you’re feeling is definitely not that.