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I have a lump in my ear lobe for a while now. I have never pierced my ear before. Last time the lump enlarged and I became small again. Can I pierce my ear If I have That? Will I have an infection if it got pierced?

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Could be a keloid. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Today I found a painful lump under my ear, at the end of jaw line. When I try feeling it with my hand, it feels like the size of a pea and is quiet tender. I searched on the internet and found out that Tonsillar is located in that area. There is also one lump in my ear lobe. Please tell me if it serious?

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Can you post any images of same? I suggest you to connect to me for further better advise after knowing some more important history that's required in your case ...  Read More

There is a lump behind my ear that is swollen and painfully tender to the touch and it keeps getting bigger. I would like to know what this is please thank you.

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Probably infected dermoid cyst..use Ampiclox tablet thrice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on priv ...  Read More

Sir/ mam I've lump on my both ear lobe almost 13 years. Sometime i noticed a white matter discharge from the lumps. It becomes hard now. From get rid of it I was continued my treatment in homeopathic method but it doesn't remove at all. This problem arouse when I piercing my ears. I can't put earrings in my ear for this lumps. Every method I could

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Those lumps are benign tumors that have arisen from the tissue of the ear cartilage which has got crushed due to unskilled persons having pierced you ear probably using the "gunshot" method! ...  Read More

Ive got a lump on my ear lobe thats red swollen and very painful unsure if its to do with a old close up piercing but its agonising

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I would like to know more info and history. It would be great if we can continue on my private window so that I can give you complete treatment chart along with diet chart , audio’s and videos.. ...  Read More

I have pain in both the ear lobes since a few days...Today while touching them I realized that there's a ball like lump which is moving under the skin of the ear lobe...In the right side the lump is big and left it's small and towards periphery. There's lot of pain even on touching ...Could you please tell me what exactly is the problem and a remed

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It could be infection. Lump could be a keloid. Get it checked. ...  Read More

Hello, thank you in advance. I woke today with a very pain , hard, lump behind my ear . not on the ear but on my neck behind my ear. it isn't on the skin, rather deeper in. I also have many small cysts on my skin in that area but they are on top of the skin. the pain is radiating down my neck and a bit into the shoulder. this is on the right side.

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You seem to be suffering from acute neck muscle spasm which is usually because of sprain of the deep neck muscles. Usually treatment is symptomatic in the form of analgesics with muscle relaxants, hot ...  Read More

Hi I am suffering from some problems there are some nodes or bump developed near ear lobe this problem i m facing last two years but not getting permanent solution. Now one nodule developed and because like cyst and inflammation is there sometime it's painful sometimes not. please help me out, do I need to go through surgical procedure.

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U may be suffering with nodulocystic acne. Visit a dermatologist for examination n treatment. ...  Read More

I got a lump behind my ear since 2 days and it is painful. It becomes red now. What should I do now?

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Hello....... It could be abcess, since it is red painful.. It has to be drained and cleaned.. Consult general surgeon in nearest hospital.. Doctor will incise and drain, it's OPD procedure and do ...  Read More

My mother has stretched ear lobe problem. Could you please let me know how can it be repaired and the details regarding the same

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Hello please vsisit a plastic surgeon or even ENT surgeon. Repair procedures take place. Stop using heavy ear rings ...  Read More

I have a painful lump at the left side of anus. No redness, nothing visible on the skin. There is a lump that I feel which is painful. It's been a week. The pain is while sitting, walking or when I touch it. should I see a gynaecologist, a physician or a gastric expert?

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Hello... Painful lump in the annual could be hemmoroids, you need to consult general surgeon. Local examination is required to diagnose the condition... Have soft food items with fibre cont ...  Read More

Suffering from pain near the jaw, beneath my left ear lobe. The pain is occasional and only happens when pressed. No trouble in speaking or wide opening the mouth. Also no pain while swallowing.

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It seem to be localised inflammation there U need to get a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory after consultation If not relieved then u can go for USG NECK ...  Read More

Painful lump between butt cheeks (right side of skin) vertically between anus and genitals. Quite painful/Cant walk right or sit properly. Making me very miserable."

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ...  Read More

I noticed a 2 inch lump (like a fatty lump) under my skin and on my buttocks a couple weeks ago. I didn't think much of it as it's in the same location as I get my b-12 shot every other week. However, it's not gone away and is quite painful. I'm starting to get concerned that it's something more. Should I see a dermatologist?

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No I think you should consult a physician ...  Read More

Getting bony kindof painful lump behind the head, near left ear . its not an pimple which isnt visable, its beneath the skin , kindof bone which is very painful. Kinldy assist , is it dangerous. This is the 4th time iam getting , might be once in every 3/4 months

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Yes, you must get it examined...it could be lymph node.....if it's recurrent...did u have had fever or cold in past? Is there history of dandruff? Is there history of cough? ...  Read More

My mother hurt herself in the forehead about 1 year back by banging into one of the wooden doors at home. At that time she had pain, swelling and bruising in the forehead just above the right eyebrow. The lump originated at that time but over the course of time it got suppressed and vanished on its own. Recently, about a week back, the lump resurfa

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If the lump is hard to feel it's likely to be calcification(X-ray s can reveal it) ... But it's rare as a reappearing one( unless the same site has another hard impact injury) .... Another possibilit ...  Read More

Mildly painful lump under the right ear tragus. It hurts when it's touched. What is this, and what do I do about it?

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It can be a lymph node swelling. Please take analgesics.if it doesn't subside after 2 weeks consult your doctor. ...  Read More

Hi I have a painless lump in front of ear under the skin. Not sure why. I would like to know what can it be ?

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could be swollen lymph nodes, lipoma or some other mass. send me a photo of the same. since when is this ? any cough, fever or any other symptom ? ...  Read More

Sir I am 22 yrs old and i found a small lump today in my penile shaft which is painful like ordinary lump occurs in my face.it will be a cancer?? I am so worried about this and I am virgin too because I googled my problem some articles are showing that it's STD...I am totally confused please give me a suggestion

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hmmmm you should have given pics of it to see n comment. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I have been experiencing a painful lump in my left armpit for two days now. It's a small lump which is not visible from outside but you can feel when you press it. It causes mild pain when I press it. Can this be anything serious??

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Hi, Thanks for the query. It is an infection of hair follicle. It's not a serious condition. Keep your armpit clean. Wash it with dettol soap. Take Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg once or twice daily. It r ...  Read More

The lump developed quite suddenly. I have it for a year now. When I noticed it initially it was not painful. It was just there. I thought it was a wart or similar so I ignored. However recently I'm experiencing pain if I push the area around it. I have a majorly desk job. Could it be a side effect of that? Or is it something else. It is not a boil.

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It's infected cyst..U n immediate medicine..Do direct online consultation for proper diagnosis and treatment by sending photos ...  Read More

I have lump in anus and it is painful and cause pain during bowel movement and also itching in anus?? which doctor to consult?

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Hi, lump at anal canal may be due to a perianal abscess and this generally pains. Other causes are of external hemorrhoids with doesn't cause pain but occasionally when get thrombosed causes pain. A s ...  Read More

I have a lump under my left ear and jaw, I have already done sonography as suggested by family doctor, but nothing came up.. I don't feel any pain, but feel some sensations under my ear from time to time... Also the area below my left ear feels a bit hard compared to the other ear.. Is it something I should get checked? Its been like a yea

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Please share report of the ultrasound ...  Read More

My friend just told me that she has a lump near her vegina, which is now painful and she is unable to sit. Any suggestion what it coult be. I have already suggested her to see the Dr. But I am really scared, please help.

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It may be bartholin cyst which can be infected and causing pain. Consult gyno. She may advise some minor surgery. Or may be some boil. Then she should take antibiotics and anti inflammatory. ...  Read More

Pea sized hard lump behind right ear .it is painful on touching and there is slight pain in neck also.

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Take a good course of antibiotics prescribed by an ENT specialist get yourself examined and get investigations like xray mastoid region only after consulting ENT surgeon. ...  Read More

I have a painful lump under the armpit(left) . There are 2 actually one that is red and is visible the other is below the skin. they hurt extremely due to which am unable to move my arm easily and it hurts. Kindly advice if there is a home remedy for this as the lump has not gone down but increased a bit over a period of time. I am guessing its du

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Thanks for the query. Lumps in the skin are not uncommon in general population but since in your case it's painful and increasing in size, it requires medical attention. Consider meeting a Dermatologi ...  Read More

I'm 25 years old girl.i have increased ear lobe size problem.i want to reduce the size. What is the cost of ear lobe repair

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Ear lobe repair is a simple procedure performed under local anesthesia. Like any other procedure cost depends on surgeon and the hospital its being done. It may cost anywhere from 1k to 15k depending ...  Read More

I suddenly got a lump on my shoulder. I woke up and found my shoulder has a painful bump on it.

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Thanks for the query. Lumps in the skin are not uncommon in general population. Any lump should be taken seriously and merits a consultation. In case it is painful and increasing in size, it requires ...  Read More

What will happen if the lump on my anus (i have hemorrhoids) turned into a fistula? will it gangrene?

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Need to see ...  Read More

I have an armpit lump on right underarm which is somewhat reddish in color. This is swollen and painful like hell.

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The commonest cause is bacterial infection only...antibiotics will clear your problem ...  Read More

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