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Question: I have a lump on my back,about 2 inches long and an inch wide about 5 inches to the right of my spine. I was working under my truck the last few weeks , so I don't know if I pulled a muscle or tendon. It is all red around the lump and it hurts a little when I touch it.THANKS
Brief Answer:
Can be a pulled muscle or abscess.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The reddish lump near your spine can be due to a pulled muscle or due to a local infection like abscess in the area. This needs a direct examination for proper diagnosis.
You can do a hot compress in the area and take a mild pain killer and see if it helps. In case the swelling and pain increases do consult your physician for a direct examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a pulled muscle or abscess.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The reddish lump near your spine can be due to a pulled muscle or due to a local infection like abscess in the area. This needs a direct examination for proper diagnosis.
You can do a hot compress in the area and take a mild pain killer and see if it helps. In case the swelling and pain increases do consult your physician for a direct examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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