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Hello , My husband developed a lump and boils nearby at the back of his head, above the shoulder. Not sure what it is, how it came and who to consult. Please help.

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My husband has developed a lump at the back of his head..it doesn't pain but we don't know why it is there in the first place. Which doctor should be consulted?

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My wife had a (funsi) on her forehead it last 7 days after that she had grown a lump at back of head due to which she is experiencing pain in her jaw and neck

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We need to see this lump for better evaluation. ... Read More

Im having few small lumps on my back of head. It peels of when I scratch and sometimes blood is coming when scratched a bit harder

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Need to see the pic. Could be psoriasis or folluculitis. Please share pic and consult online for better results. ... Read More

Last night my boyfriend hit me in the back of my head with his motorcycle helmet it almost knocked me out and instantly it started to sting and theres a lump its warm to the touch and i feel really dizzy and weird and i dont know if its causing my throat to feel sore or painful but my throat feels sore or i dont know how to explain it

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sudden jerk of head cause dizziness. depending on severity of the Trauma. there may regurgitation of stomach content to mouth or full blown vomiting can occur. regurgitation causes sore throat. do u ... Read More

Hi doctor, my age is 28, weight is 46kgs married and mother of 20 months old baby. I had a small lump on back side of my head I noticed it one month back, lump is not too hard or soft, it's painless, it's almost like pea size shaped located near to right ear, from 1 week sometimes iam feeling mild ear pain on right side . I tried to take a pic but

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Please get an FNAC done and review with report ... Read More

Hi doctor my age is 28 , weight is 46, married and mother of 20 months old baby . I had a small lump on back side of my head I noticed it one month back, there is no pain but if I press very hard then Iam feeling mild pain ,lump is not very hard or soft, it is located on right side near to my ear, sometimes iam feeling lite pain in right side regi

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Ask someone who stays with you to take a picture. Without seeing cannot doagnose and treat ... Read More

My father had two hard pain full lumps on back side of head. What is reason of that lump is they are serious

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Hello there I can understand your concern Pic of lesion and history of pt is needed Please press chat now button so that i can guide u Thank you ... Read More

Hello My husband has developed a lump on his neck on the back side above the shoulder and the area around it has boils...not sure who to consult.

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I have a small pea sized lump on back of my head.it's on the lower right side.when it is touched it hurts ,is it somthind serious?

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Hello Dear, Lump under the skin can mostly be either a cyst or lymphoma. However if you can send a picture of the lump, I will be able to diagnose it better. Either the lymphoma or the sebaceous cys ... Read More

Noticed a lump in neck few days back..no pain,slight big tonsils ....it's movable any suggestions..

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The photo shows a single, smooth swelling on the side of your neck with no redness, which together with your bigger tonsils points to a reactive lymph node from a throat infection rather than anything ... Read More

I have headache in my back head from last two days and cold and cough also. There is some body pain also

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It looks like a viral cold with cold related headache. You will see improvements in 3 to 5 days. Are u experiencing any other symptoms? Is there any history of fever? Is your cough dry or wet? Is you ... Read More

I always feel a lightheadedness with pain at base of my skull which sometimes goes to back of the ears. My neck remains stiff too. I got rhinitis allergy once at 2019, my nose feels congested too. It's disturbing, i feel lack of focus in studies with this. Is this ear issue or neurological or bone? Whom should I meet ENT? or orthopaedic or neuro su

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Symptoms may have multiple possible causes, including ENT, musculoskeletal or neurological conditions. An ENT evaluation is appropriate initially to assess the ear and nasal symptoms. Further referral ... Read More

Back of neck i have hard , painless lump how to tackle this... please guide me it is hard, painless, non movable..

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Looks like lipoma over neck however differential dd will be cystic swelling. ... Read More

I have hard, not painful lump at back of neck from 6 to 12 months.. can it normalise by medication or surgery required?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My grandmother age 77 is having back side pain from neck till head . I have also attached MRI . Please help me ,if there is any serious issue and if it's treatable . iam very worried.

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The brain MRI is reassuring in that it shows no recent stroke or major vessel blockage. It shows chronic age-related small-vessel changes and mild cerebral/cerebellar volume loss. However, the cervica ... Read More

I am having pain from neck to head back side. please help me to understand this mri report and future action that to be taken.

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Your MRI appears to suggest a probable pannus at the upper cervical spine. This can sometimes be associated with inflammatory arthritis, crystal deposition, or age-related changes, and may explain the ... Read More

I am having pain from neck to head back side from 2 month. please help me understood this mri report and guide me for future action .

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The MRI brain is unremarkable except for age-related changes. The cervical spine MRI shows erosive changes involving the C1–C2 (atlantoaxial) region with associated soft tissue thickening and mi ... Read More

I am having long red spots/bumps behind my head. 1-2 pimples as well. All of them appeared after I took a haircut. I also have dandruff and have a lot of hairfall as well. I am currently using anaboom-ad shampoo for my dandruff issue. Is it scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis??

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ... Read More

​"I developed a small lump on my head after being struck by a ball. Twenty days later, the lump is still present and remains painful to the touch

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected area ... Read More

Hello doctors my baby is 8.5 months old baby who has met almost all milestones in range suddenly she started getting lower 2 & upper two teeth 3 teeth's are already 80% out & now her 2nd upper teeth is popping up she is getting teeth from almost 25 days back to back but from last 1 week she started rocking her head back & forth which will last for

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Yes, babies may rock their heads back and forth during teething or due to other discomforts as a form of self-soothing. This behavior is considered normal in many babies and toddlers and often resolve ... Read More

My baby is 2 months i m noticjng small pea size or smaller than that lump in hear head behind ear lower side it is movable and she sleeps mostly on that side only Is it serious? Or will it go on its own?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRI ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I have had skin problems for many years on my face, head, neck, and back. On my face (cheeks & beard area) I get recurrent, sometimes painful pimples that leave dark marks. On my scalp & back of head, I get painful bumps, often after haircuts; some become large, pus-filled, slow to heal, and leave dark marks. On my neck & bea

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My mother is 62 yrs she is asthama patient now a days she is feeling fatique,weakness nd backside head pain due to cold she is feeling so weak she is breathing with mouth she cdnt able to walk

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She require optimisation of treatment for asthma ... Read More

I have a lump/swelling on my head and it is increasing now. Sometimes I feel heaviness What may be the reason? Is it normal

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Nothing to worry. The swelling is not seen clearly. And heaviness not related to it. ... Read More

Back side of head pointed pain ,just behind eyes . My main work is on computer only so please suggest

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You need to get your ophthalmic examination done and check for any need of spectacle ... Read More

Hi, there was a lump on my penis few months back which disappeared after few days. I observed the lump back on the penis last week. Also there is a second lump alongside with it. Can anybody please help?

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Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

I have got a big lump around the armpit and it is painless and tender no head what should I do is it an infection or anything else ?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Hello doctors, I have been having some strange pains towards the base of the right skull, where the head meets the neck (or diagonally behind the right ear at the hollow point along the neck, pictures attached). Also there is a slight throbbing below my wisdom tooth at the right lower jaw. I have had OTC pain relief meds but they have given me temp

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I suggest taking proper homoeopathic treatment. ... Read More

Lump in left armpit noticed a few days back. Pain also noticed today. It was a small pimple not it feels like a lump Pls advise

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