Swelling above left collarbone

trionam | 09:50 Sun 09th Oct 2011 | Body & Soul

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I just discovered last night the area above my collarbone is swollen not like a lump but a swell about the size of the palm of my hand I dont have any other symptoms should I have this checked out or just wait and see if it goes in a few days thought it might have gone this morning but it hasnt.

what can i do here ?

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daffy654

If it were me I would wait until midweek and if it was still swollen book a GP appointment.

Sqad

The big question is.....is it a lymph node?

From your description I would say that it isn't and is almost certainly likely to be an exaggerated pad of fat and hence no big deal.

If it is a lymph node then it may well be a sign of many systemic disorders and if you can feel it's edges, is mobile and firm to the touch then it is a lymph node and I would suggest that you see your GP

I don't think it is a lymph node, so don't worry.

trionam

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thank you squad thats very helpful it doesnt feel mobile or firm so thats good its made me relax a bit didnt want to go google cause I would only end up reading to much into it so cheers.

Sqad

No problem....it is a common finding ..a pad of fat above the clavicle.

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