I just wanted abit of advice on if this is normal in everyone or if its something I should see my GP for, I am not sure if everyone has a lump in the area and is some sort of body part thats normal or if its a ‘lump’.
I cant remember ever feeling it previously but that isnt to say it hasnt always been there but ive noticed it recently and just wanted some advice, I have adhd & asd so other symptoms like extreme fatigue is a constant and could be due to those and not a extra symptom.
Im not sure if the ‘lump’ is even visible from the outside tbh but it is the centre of my lower throat around the trachea area.
Advice please! X
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Hi @meganjanewallbank456
Welcome to the forum
I can only imagine how scary and worrying this can be
I am not a medical person so cannot comment definitively but my thoughts and advice are that the lump you can feel needs to be checked by your GP or doctor
We get lumps and bumps appear for lots of different reasons some can be worrisome and need more intense scrutiny and some can end up with a simple benign explanation. But what ever way they end up it’s always better to check it out.
Please take care of yourself and let us know how you get on
best wishes
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Hi there @meganjanewallbank456,
Welcome to the forum, glad you found us. Noticing something like a lump or dealing with ongoing fatigue can be really unsettling, and it makes complete sense that you’d want some guidance rather than sitting with that worry by yourself.
I can see you’ve already had a helpful reply from @DottieB, so I won’t repeat what’s been said. But given you mentioned ADHD and ASD, and as someone with ADHD myself, I wanted to tell you I recognise how easy it is to suddenly notice something and not know whether it’s genuinely new, leading to second guessing yourself. But if it feels unfamiliar and it’s worrying you, that’s enough on its own to ask your GP to check it and give you clear answers.
A few other members have previously posted about noticing a lump or change in the neck area, which you might find useful to read. You can also search for others using the Forum search function, or look at the ‘Related’ suggestions list that should appear at the bottom of this thread. A couple of examples for now are:
You might also find our blood cancer symptoms and signs page helpful; not because this means your lump is blood cancer related (in fact we emphasise that most people with these sorts of symptoms don’t have blood cancer), but because the page outlines clear questions you can take to your GP if you’re unsure how to start the conversation. Lots of people tell us those prompts help them feel more prepared and empowered.
If you feel comfortable, do let us know how you get on. And please know you can use this space to talk through any worries or uncertainty between now and seeing your GP, or any time afterwards too if you need it.
Take care,
Ceri - Blood Cancer UK Support Services Team
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