Lump On One Side Of Throat/Neck

[crisgal]

my 17 year old son woke up today with a hard lump on right side of his throat. I can't see anything inside but he can feel it when he shallows, although its not painful at all. Its firm to touch. Maybe a gland? No other lumps anywhere. I really would rather not go to walk in centre but is it something should be looked at?

[Sqad]

From what you have described, this is no big deal.
It could be a gland reacting to an infection or indeed it could be a salivary gland blocked by a stone.
The latter is unlikely.
Monitor the situation over the weekend and if he starts to run a temp then give him Ibuprofen. In this age groups Glandular Fever comes into the frame,but the treatment is just the same as i outlined above.
Monitor the situation.

[teacake44]

I'm sure sqad is right, but is there any sign of a small bite on the neck. Horse fly can create a large swelling.

[crisgal]

There's no bite mark. Thank you both.

[Apc2604]

My son had this and it was a salivary gland infection Too long ago to remember if it was blocked, but it disappeared. He did see a doctor about it though, so perhaps would be wise to do the same if it doesn't go down.

[Peter Pedant]

// It could be a gland reacting to an infection//
on the numbers game it is likely to be this
( overwhelmingly)
or glandular fever

[having had myself one of the others]