Lump in neck

[*LittleMissSummer*]

I've noticed my neck has been really hurting the last couple of days, i've got the flu so just put it down to normal aches and pains. I was laying down and started rubbing my neck and i felt a lump.

Its under my right ear, kind of near where the jaw connects i suppose is the best description. It feels like a mass and is quite big.

Any ideas on what it could be? Trying not to freak out and run to the doctors.

[Olive]

My guess would be a swollen gland, normal when you have the flu!

[Rouge]

Get it checked out. I know a few cases of mumps that has been developing with signs that start off like a cold.

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Get it checked out. I know a few cases of mumps that has been developing with signs that start off like a cold.

I have quite a few symptoms of it. Particularly painful chewing and swallowing, i haven't been able to eat properly for almost a week now.... Hmm a trip to the doctors may be in order tomorrow.

[LysnDan]

Swollen gland possibly? It's highly likely considering you've had the flu.

Best thing to do if you're concerned is a trip to your GP. :-)

[*LittleMissSummer*]

So not mumps but glandular fever

Plenty of bed rest for me........ like that will happen thankfully DP has the next two days off work.

[lilima]

Oh no! Rest up

[Olive]

Oh bugger did you have a blood test?

[*LittleMissSummer*]

I was meant to today but the pathology was busy so i go tomorrow but the doctor is pretty certain its glandular fever, he just wants to a liver function test to be done to make sure all is good there.