I have something like a large lump on the back of my head, no pain, has bumps in it. I've had it since I was a kid. Is it serious?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- It sounds like a cyst but it is better to get it checked to have a definite diagnosis
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I've had a lump on the back of my head since I was young. It has grown in the past 5 months, it's now 2cm. It hurts me and gives me headaches. What could be the cause behind this? Should I worry?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Acute (recent and rather fast) changes that occur in any skin tag or mole require clinical assessment, to look at the contours, color, texture, any associated enlarged lymph nodes in the vicinity of t... Read More
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I've had a lump on my head since I was little, but lately it has started to hurt me. Should I be worried?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is recommended that you a doctor examine it - it could be a simple inflammation. But it is important to have it checked.
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Theres a lump hurting me in my clitoris , i already did an operation and removed one last year but this one is small, what can i put on it ?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- What was the nature of the lesion removed last year?
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I'm afraid to go check the lump. How can I do a self test at home before going to the doctor's?
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- You will not be able to determine whether what you have is typical of fibroadenoma. Seek the advice of your doctor and he will reassure you.
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My son got a lump that's been there for months. Its not red unless you squeeze, there is no fluids or pus coming out. It about the size of a small pea. Its over the shaft, where all the hair sits.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- POssible causes for what you are describing are the following, although I have to stress the fact that an accurate diagnosis requires that you be seen by a physician:
1- Lymphocoeles
These appear as p... Read More
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I have a hard fixed lump on my chest wall (top left breast). it is a bit painful when I touch it. should I be worried?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- an echo to be done to know its nature do biopsy excision
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I have a lump above my vagina on the right side.It's not visible but I can feel it & it's painful when I press on it.I dont have it on the other side.Should I see a dr & which one? Should I be worried
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- A lump above the vagina ,you mean on the lower pelvic area where the beginning of the leg ?How large it is?when you feel about it ? Is it increasing size? Red? tender? soft? hard?movable? Since how lo... Read More
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How can I know if the lump on my chest is movable?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The evaluation of a lump by physical examination is based on trying to determine the following:
1- Consistency (hard vs. soft)
2- Tenderness (if pain is elicited upon applying pressure)
3- Mobility ... Read More
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