Swollen Glands And Other Lumps Under The Skin: Check Your Symptoms
When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have a lump that pulsates like a heartbeat?
See significance of a lump that pulsates like a heartbeat if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Do you have a lump in your belly that pulsates like a heartbeat?
Do you have a lump in your groin that pulsates like a heartbeat?
Do you have a lump behind your knee that pulsates like a heartbeat?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | May 08, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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