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Hi, about 2-3 weeks ago noticed a large hard lump (it almost feels like a bone) at the base of the left side of my skull, its not painful. I've been having more frequent headaches since then and I was curious if I needed to see a doctor about it.

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Usually these are benign tumors of bone.. nothing to worry but show some ortho doc to confirm... ...  Read More

A hard lump 1.5 cm at the base of skull on the occipital lobe ...itchiness..mild pain...noticed 6 months ago...now slight enlarged....having throat infection for a long time....worried...

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I don't think you are having any mass lesion in brain ! do you mean swelling in the scalp in the occipital are ? if yes it must be simple lipoma or sabaceous cyst. you need to undergo fine needle aspi ...  Read More

I have this hard lump on the back of my head, is it a lymp node it doesn't move(I have a few swollen lymp nodes under my jaw)? Should I get it checked?

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

I have been suffering from pain in the base of skull and it worsens...sometimes I have to go for injections

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It may be due to cervical spondylitis. ...  Read More

I have shoulder pain that travels to my hand, a hard lump at the back of neck near the top of it but about 2 fingers before the base of my skull. The area hurts.

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Ok ! You may have cervical spondylosis cause of which your neck muscle may be strained ,Please Visit a good physio and get it treated. ...  Read More

There is a lump behind the ear but on the skull. It pains only when pressed. Also its hard in nature. What can be the reason. Is it something to worry about. And which doctor to consult in these cases.

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If it there for long time usually benign either dermod cyst or sebaceous cyst, consult nearby neurosurgeon or general surgeon ...  Read More

Hi I'm Vinu Can anyone please help me Quickly regarding my headache at the base of skull and earache.

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Diagnosis depends on duration of headache and character with other associated symptoms . ...  Read More

Since yesterday I am having a painful lump on the bottom of my skull on the right side .Is it because of sore throat ? I dunno ...pls help !

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Please visit near by Neurosurgeon and get it checked ...  Read More

I am facing skull pain at the base of the left side of the skull which comes and goes, it comes when standing or walking or strains the neck, but there is no proper pattern, also comes when I am hungry. I am diagnosed with early cervical spondylolysis taking treatment for stiffness of left neck and shoulder Is this is due to that

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

I’ve got throbbing and strain like pain at the base of my skull as well as the back and sides of my neck. The pain intensifies when I swallow. I did have a fever last week if that makes a difference. Thanks

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Get your TM joint checked ...  Read More

Hi sir Good morning My husband age 32 , 3 days back he has seen a hard lump inside under the testacles, he has no pain, no any other symptoms. Please help us is there any medical emergency?? We are so tense Plz guide us.. Thankyou in advaance

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

I notice breast swelling and hard lumps, with mild pain that increases before my periods. Kindly explain and suggest.

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Breast swelling, hard or lumpy areas, and mild pain that worsens before periods are commonly due to hormonal changes. Common in women of reproductive age. Symptoms usually improve after periods start ...  Read More

Hard bone type lump is behind uvula in the wall of throat and it don't pain and when I touch it feels like bone I don't have any problem in drinking and eating

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. A painless, hard, bone-like lump behind the uvula that does not interfere with eating or swallowing is most likely a benign bony prominence of the cervical spi ...  Read More

I have noticed a small black pimple like lump on the base of my penis that touches the scrotum.there is no intense itching or pain but the lump doesnt go away. Can it be something serious.i have poor genital hygiene

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Connect on call ...  Read More

One week back I had a sore throat, it was painful while swallowing food. My parents also suffered from sore throat at the same time. Since then I noticed this painless hard lump in the right side of my neck. I had taken Azithromycin for 5 days and the throat pain went within two days of medicine...but the lump is still there. Is it due to the infec

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It is likely the swelling caused increase in size of your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes can increase during head and neck infections(specially nose and throat), thats wuite common, but usually go away in ...  Read More

One week back I had a sore throat, it was painful while swallowing food. My parents also suffered from sore throat at the same time. Since then I noticed this painless hard lump in the right side of my neck. I had taken Azithromycin for 5 days and the throat pain went within two days of medicine...but the lump is still there. Is it due to the infec

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Need few more details kindly consult ...  Read More

One week back I had a sore throat, it was painful while swallowing food. My parents also suffered from sore throat at the same time. Since then I noticed this painless hard lump in the right side of my neck as pointed with my finger in the picture. I had taken Azithromycin for 5 days and the throat pain went within two days...but this lump is still

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Can be lymphadenopathy If size increases or pain occurs then get USG done ...  Read More

Hard lump suddenly appeared 2-3 days ago...1 centimeter... Cannot sit properly.. pain when touch the area..and while walking... While sitting... And pain when go to potty. Fever comes from pain.. Someone suggest me chymoral forte 3times daily... For 3days... And ano metrogyl ointment... And sitz bath... Can i use these medicines??? Please help doct

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Use Lidocaine 5% cream, apply it after passing stools ...  Read More

Hello Doc, After one and half month vaccination to my baby, a hard lump in the thigh at the injection site not going from last 2 weeks . Will that lump go away of it own? Please advise . I am applying both hot and ice massage to the thigh.

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Just apply cold ice, and if the area is not warm, and there is no redness around it then there is nothing to worry, but if you find it to be red or extremely painful, kindly get it physical examineD ...  Read More

I recently had mouth ulcers and cold, after that i see a snall hard bump like lump movable when touched towards the end of the roof of the mouth painful when touched..? What is it .? The reddish part in the left side

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Consult online for more discussion and treatment recommendation ...  Read More

I am a student who mostly works on the laptop do exercise 3-5 times a week from past 1 month i am experiencing stiffness at base of my skull that lead to headache sometime my head feel heavy why i try to relieve by moving my neck it make some pop sound Please tell what can i do to cure this it would be helpful Thank you

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Consult doctor ...  Read More

Feeling a lump oval hard under forehead skin. Was having cold and sinus which reduced now. Worried on lump feeling increased

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Go for check up to nearby hospital ...  Read More

There is a hard small painless lump in/on Scrotum. Whom should I consult for diagnosis and what is the procedure for removal. It's not touching any testicles and it's not soft. Thank you 🙏

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Hi I'm a general surgeon contact me so that I can suggest you better ...  Read More

My wife has hard lumps under skin whole over the body and it pains once pressed and a week back she had done coolsculpting and rf to whole body but now she has mild fever from past 3 days is it anything to be worried about .what should be done next.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am having this very hard non ulcerous lump on my roof of mouth , it is not painful and feels very smooth to touch it is bilateral but not very prominent on other side of hard palate, I donot smoke or drink , or tobacco, kindly help me , i am afraid is it cancer ?

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Please visit for physical consultation ...  Read More

Hi I have a hard lump in the hand it's more than 20 years now these days seeing some soft liquid on top of this, could you please let me know what is this and what treatment is available, Thanks

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as you were saying soft liquid coming out of the spelling It may be an abscess so you should start antibiotics and necessary incision and drainage should be done should To know the exact exact exa ...  Read More

A very small hard lump on my hand is there. I noticed it in dec 22. Till now i don't see much changes in size but it's color has changed from red to slightly dark. It's painless. No itching, no bleeding. Photos attached

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Consult your nearby dermatologist ...  Read More

I found my left wrist have a hard lump so for that i visited doctor he did x-ray and USG and doctor told x- ray is fine and USG report came like, thick walled anechoic cyst and possibly ganglion cyst and doctor also told it ganglion cyst but I afraid for this is hard, do i need to worry about it. Please assist me.

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You can go for removal of that cyst.. Nothing to worry for it ...  Read More

I noticed a small hard lump on my head few months back.dont have any sensation If I press it .should it be of concern? , if so which is the specialist I show it to ? Thanks

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

I am 30years old and I have hard lump on my right hand for past 3-4days.if I touch pain is there,if am not touching no pain(mild pain),what is that?is it cancerous or normal lump because of heat

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Based on the symptoms you have described, it is difficult to determine the exact cause of the lump on your right hand. It could be a benign growth such as a cyst or a lipoma, or it could be a more ser ...  Read More

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