TCM neck mass self test

The neck is a bare part of the human body. It is both a symbol of human beauty and a sign of health. Although there are significant differences between the length of the neck and the individual's thickness, the proportion of each individual is just right, and it still does not lose the beauty of health. The neck is the pooled area of ​​lymphatic tissue. It mainly collects lymph in the head and throughout the body. Inflammation, tumors and other diseases in these areas, as well as diseases in various parts of the body, can cause enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck. Therefore, the neck often has lumps, which is one of the reasons. On the other hand, there are many diseases in the neck itself that cause localized masses such as goiters and thyroid cancers.

Self observation

The neck is the exposed part of the human body. As long as careful observation, neck mass is easier to find. The specific approach is to choose a well-lit place, take a station or seat, unlock the collar, fully reveal the neck, and use the mirror to contrast, first of all be familiar with yourself.

Normal neck features: symmetrical on both sides of the neck, thickness as usual, with a laryngeal projection in the middle of the neck, a pleural locking septum on both sides of the chest from the outer top inward and downward, bilateral symmetry, as well as cervical venous vessels, etc. . If there is a local abnormality, if there are bumps, or if there is unevenness in the area, there is a lump; sometimes it is positive, and if any abnormality is observed, the head can be turned to the side or the right side to observe the right side or the slice. Lateral neck condition. Or take a small mirror with your hand and compare it with the back of the head to watch the back of the neck. From now on, you can see the right side of the neck, the right side of the neck, and the back of the neck.

Touch check

The above method is a visual inspection. Specifically, a mass that can be seen with the naked eye is a relatively large lump, and it is not an early stage. Therefore, it is advocated that a hand touch is used for the examination. The method is to use the palm of your hand (single hand or hands), from top to bottom, from front to back, H piece to the right touch a region of the neck, pay attention to find abnormalities. Once you have a lump, don't be nervous, and then carefully understand what part and depth of the lump has been found, and learn more about whether the lump is from the thyroid gland or the neck lymph node. Also pay attention to the hardness, size, and quantity of the lump. Tumor masses are hard and tough, they are sometimes uneven, and their activity is poor. The general number is small, and their size depends on the length of the disease. Generally there is a tendency to continue to increase; and inflammatory masses are usually accompanied by localized redness, with resistance to tenderness, soft texture, and if the mass is lymphadenous, the number is high. Understanding these conditions is very convenient for further medical treatment.

There are many types of neck masses. Here are some of the most common ones:

1, lymph node inflammatory mass. The most common type of inflammatory mass is characterized by: it is located in the submandibular area, underarms, and on both sides of the neck. It is generally round, single or multiple. It is smooth and smooth. It has a sense of pain when touched. Sometimes it grows, and sometimes it shrinks very quickly. This variability is mostly characterized by inflammatory masses, as well as inflammatory lesions (pathogens) such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, teeth, and periodontal inflammation. It usually resolves quickly with anti-inflammatory treatment. However, when a single, non-hardened mass is found, it should go to the hospital for further examination besides anti-inflammatory treatment on its own to avoid misdiagnosis.

2, lymph node tuberculosis. This type of mass is a chronic inflammatory process. It is characterized by an indefinite site, a chronic process, and a number of no obvious tenderness; some adhere to each other in a lump, the lump is inactive, and skin adhesion; some have formed more A skin gargle, purulent water, long treatment, commonly known as "rat sore".

3, goiter. The thyroid gland is enlarged, and the thyroid gland is obviously enlarged. It can be locally enlarged and swollen. It can also be swollen on both sides. This occurs frequently in a few areas in the northern part of the country. It is also called endemic goitre. It is generally considered as a disease caused by iodine deficiency and is often found in mountain areas. Mid-levels and areas with poor drinking water quality. It is characterized by a simple increase in quality, toughness, toughness, and smooth appearance. Adjacent lymph nodes are not swollen; excessive masses press the trachea, causing poor breathing or difficulty breathing.

4, thyroid cancer. Often on one side of the local thyroid occurs, characterized by a hard texture, uneven, poor mobility, and sometimes in the vicinity of the mass can also be swollen lymph nodes, found that such masses should be promptly went to the hospital for examination, for early diagnosis.

5, thyroglossal cysts. Located above the middle throat of the neck. It is characterized by its round shape, smooth appearance, and firm knots. The mass moves with the extension and retraction of the tongue because the mass is connected with the hyoid bone.

6, parotid gland mixed tumors. The mass is located in the submandibular area, often single, characterized by a painless mass, hard texture, and there is no separation from the skin.

7, neuroma. It can be divided into neurofibromas and schwannomas, which are usually located at the anterior or posterior borders of the sternomastibial papillary muscles below the ear. It is characterized by a smooth and movable mass. With elastic hardness lumps.

8, blood cystic nodules. Hemangiomas can be divided into capillary hemangiomas and cavernous hemangiomas, mainly located in the neck skin. Purple on the surface, the cavernous hemangioma is located subcutaneously or between muscles, showing a lumpy mass, a membranous cyst, soft and discolored.

9, metastatic cancer. This is also a common neck mass, mostly in adults, hard texture, or rubber-like hardness, can be active at the beginning, later tend to be fixed, its growth time varies, generally faster. These types of tumors all have their primary tumor sites. If a tumor is found, the primary site of cancer should be found early. Despite this, metastatic cancer is a sign of advanced tumors and has a poor prognosis.


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