Which department should I consult if I feel a ball on the inside of my neck?

If you feel a round ball inside your neck, it may be a lymph node mass or thyroid gland mass, etc. You can go to the general surgery department or otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery department for consultation. A round lump felt in the neck may be an enlarged lymph node, which can be seen in benign diseases such as non-specific lymphadenitis, lymph node tuberculosis, generally soft texture, clear boundaries, and good mobility; it can also be seen in malignant diseases such as lymphoma, metastatic cancer of the lymph nodes, which is usually a lump with unclear boundaries, poor mobility, and may be adhered to the surrounding tissues. It is recommended to go to general surgery, otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery. A spherical mass felt in the neck may also be a thyroid mass, such as nodular goiter, thyroid adenoma, etc. It may be accompanied by hyperthyroidism symptoms such as excessive sweating, irritability, weight loss, protruding eyes, etc., or there may be no obvious clinical manifestations other than the mass. They can be seen in the general surgery department.