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2023-03-31 19:24:45
I got swelling near my neck, The doctor had said its a sebaceous cyst and prescribed antibiotics 5 days still swelling again they prescribed antibiotics for another 5 day and it been a month still swelling not reduced however pain has reduced now, should i wait or consult doctor again attached pic along.
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If it is a sebaceous cyst, it has to be surgically removed. There is no other treatment

Answered2023-04-01 13:49:45

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Kindly consult your ent surgeon after completing the course of medicines

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Get FNAC done .. if it is sebaceous cyst then get it removed

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Any pain , tenderness ?, difficulty while eating?,  swelling size increase while eating ?
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usg neck , FNAC

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