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I have a small hard painless lump on the right side of my neck. It is not visible, but can be palpated. it almost feels fixed to the hyoid bone, and moves up and down as I swallow. It has gradually gotten bigger and has been interfering with swallowing. Sometime it seems to get "caught" in the surrounding muscle when I swallow, and causes quite a b

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Please get sonography of neck to confirm the lump,if any other lumps also present deeper down and also the anatomy of the lump; so that you can get it evaluated further. ...  Read More

Neck pains a lot and there's a hard lump which has appeared recently . Is there something I need to worry about

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It's due to muscle spasm, and inflammation, start with analgesics, rest for few days and contrast bath for 2 to 3 days. ...  Read More

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Sir i have a hard stony lumps on back side of my neck since 7 years.its small but its now became bigger.Its painless .my question is there any danger.when i press the lumps some smelly white substance coming out from.is there any medicine plz help..

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It may be sebaceous gland cyst Do local sonography there is nothing to worry about ...  Read More

I have a small hard lump that doesn't move on my groin line and its been there a while now is it something to worry about

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Plz mention the size. Since how long is the lump? ...  Read More

Small lump on the right side of neck......................... ...............

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HELLO, VERY INCOMPLETE QUERY. HEARD, SOFT. NECK IS SO LONG, IS IT NEAR CLAVICLE OR MID OF NECK. SO MOST PROBABLY IT IS LYMPNODE IF HARD IN CONSISTENCY SO CONSULT A GENERAL SURGEON. TILL THAN, TABL ...  Read More

Since past 3 weeks, I noticed a small lump on right shoulder, it is hard. I never had such lump previously at this spot, so I am worried. How to cure it and what is this lump.

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Hello, more clinical details &photo required. ...  Read More

I have multiple small size hard lumps on back side of stomach, two lumps on right hand since one year,in winter season some time painful.Stomach lumps not visible.I am very tense.

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Need clinical examination, visit to hospital ...  Read More

Small lump in hard plate when touch my toungue to hard plate its feel like a lump I visted dentist to he told its salivary gland I need sugesstion i could go away please

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Clinical examination is required to check properly and diagnose your problem ...  Read More

I had a small pea sized hard lump just below my vagina, I burst the lump and a clear liquid came out and it bled a bit, it wasn't sore at all, but now it's just a small hard lump and it's quite embarrassing, how do i get rid of it? will I try fucidin cream?

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Hi It needs physical examination to better diagnosis and treatment . Consult to gynecologist near by you. ...  Read More

At first I had a growth behind my neck it has gone and now I have a small lump on my neck

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While showering today morning I found some hard lump inside my inner labia. It felt like some ant bitten swell. But it's been more than 8 hours since I saw them it hasn't vanished yet. I'm worried if it could be something serious. It's painless and no irritation or anything. Just a small hard lump size less than a cm. When should I consult a gynaec

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A small, firm, painless lump like this near the inner labia is usually a benign skin issue, such as a blocked skin gland, an ingrown hair, or a small cyst. These are common and usually harmless, espec ...  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

Noticed a tiny soft movable lump on side of neck from past few months.No other issues.what should be next course of action ??

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A soft, movable lump on the side of your neck is most often a lymph node or a small fatty lump, and these are usually harmless. Because yours has been there for a few months, you should still have it ...  Read More

Doctor, I have a very small lump in the middle of my lower back, just above my hips. I’ve had it for around 4–5 years. It doesn’t hurt and I haven’t noticed any significant increase in size. I first noticed it after I had a boil/infection in that area4-5 yrs back.It feels harder when I bend forward and softer when I sit.ive attached it's picture C

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I have developed small lumps in my right underarm. Please suggest some medicine to cure them. It's painful

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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at eight six one nine six six nine nine zero six. Alternatively, you can connect with me through th ...  Read More

For around 15 days, a hard lump has developed near the tailbone area. It is associated with redness, swelling, and unbearable, severe pain. We have been applying Lookman-e-Hayat oil and Soframycin. Initially, medicines prescribed by the doctor were taken for two days. Currently, the patient is taking Aclon-SP as a painkiller, Moxycon-CL 375 as an a

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Please get in person Orthopedic consultation. ...  Read More

Hi, i have this hard bump on my lower lip which doesn't pain or itch. Its been there for over a month. Im worried if its something serious. I have attached the photos.. please let me know what it is and how can I get rid of this. I cant feel anything from inside. When i touch this bump it feels slightly hard. The size hasnt changed much.

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A painless hard bump on the lower lip present for over a month is most likely a mucocele (mucous cyst) or fibroma — both benign. However, since it's persistent and hard with no change in size, it sh ...  Read More

Hi, i have this small hard bump on my lower lip which is there for over a month now. It doesnt itches or pains. Im worried if its something serious.. can u please help me with what it is or what should i do to get rid of it?

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A painless, hard bump on the lower lip present for over a month is most likely a mucocele (mucous cyst) or fibroma — both benign. These are common and usually caused by minor trauma to the lip (like ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I need advice regarding my sister’s 1.5-month-old baby girl. She has been having a recurring problem where a lump/swelling appears in her neck. This has happened multiple times already. Whenever this happens, she cries a lot, and it seems like the area may be painful because she cries even more if someone touches it. The same th

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Hi You should not ignore this. You should get her examined. ...  Read More

I have small lumps near foot and both foots paining Side swelling veins are clearly visible. Is it severe case if such lumps formed . Pls let me know

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Only through image coming to the conclusion is difficult. Better to show to the nearby Physician for local examination of such lump. If they advise a local USG then go ahead. ...  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

Have a lump in my right side cheek for past 10 days no pain. Any medicines for this .. attached image

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Do you have acne ? There are medications available Contact for online consultation ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have developed some small, hard bumps on my face. These bumps are firm (hard like a stone) and are not itchy or painful. They have a white tip. When I accidentally squeeze them, a thick, white, cheese-like substance comes out from inside. These bumps are persistent and do not go away. Please help me understand what these are and wha

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Kindly consult it can be closed comedomes or milia After proper history and examination treatment can be planned ...  Read More

I am having itchy white skin and a small lump also whitish just at the opening of the anus. I am having problems while sitting down with a burning sensation around anus. Is it dangerous or will it be resolved on its own?

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These symptoms and signs could be suggestive of two possibilities 1. ANAL FISSURE WITH SENTINEL PILE 2. FISTULA IN ANO WITH ABSCESS Needs clinical examination by a specialist. ...  Read More

Having a small lump near the anus under the skin for the last 2 weeks. Soft and movable, but I get a feel for it while I am touching, a little bit of swelling in the morning near the anus.

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Hello This is probably something known as a sentinel tag seen in fissure of the anus Start Sitz bath 2 times a day for 20 mins each High fiber diet And plenty of oral fluids ...  Read More

My scrotum area has been itching since a year now I can feel hard small lumps under scrotum area and skin is very dry and swell, what to do and which doctor to consult. Confused between sexologist/urologist/dermatologist

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Consult a Dermatologist ...  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

It has been around 10 days, I got this small acne type lump in my scalp. Initially I thought some dandruff type stuff.. so i scratched the outer part. I don't know what it is.. no itching no bleeding no pain.. just like this only. Any medicine ?

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

I have a small lump on the right side of my neck (cervical area) for about 6 months. It started around 1 cm and now feels about 1.5 cm. It is painless, slightly firm, and movable under the skin. I haven’t had any symptoms like fever, weight loss, or night sweats. I do have ongoing scalp issues—lice infestation and scalp psoriasis. I wan

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Better get an USG neck evaluation done. If there are no specific symptoms then dont worry . Also get a proper neck examination to rule out presence of other swellings if any ...  Read More

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