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What Causes Lump On Forehead?
Question: hi about two weeks ago I got a lump on my forehead. I thought it was a pimple starting but it kept getting bigger and never came to a head for the first week but was painful as it grew. last week it wasn't painful but seemed to quit growing. it is approximately an inch or so in diameter and protrudes maybe an eighth of an inch. yesterday my eyes were watering all afternoon and this morning my left eye is swollen half way shut. could the lump be affecting my eye? i'm 57 years old, possibly have an ulcer problem that won't go away and sometimes in the morning when I blow my nose the tissue is a little red like I have a sinus problem. can the lump maybe be drained to relieve my eye? Thanks, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
It could be a Boil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,it looks like a Boil.
If the pus has been formed, it has to be drained surgically. Then ,the eye swelling will also come down.
If it is in cellulitis stage, antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablet have to be used. Hot fomentation will help a lot.
You should consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry. It will come down.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
If you have no objection, please post a pic of the swelling in your follow up query.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be a Boil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,it looks like a Boil.
If the pus has been formed, it has to be drained surgically. Then ,the eye swelling will also come down.
If it is in cellulitis stage, antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablet have to be used. Hot fomentation will help a lot.
You should consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry. It will come down.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
If you have no objection, please post a pic of the swelling in your follow up query.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
It's actually affecting both eyes and really are puffed up under the eyes almos like an allergy but allergy pills don't seem to help. Thanks, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
The inflammation might have spread to the eyes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,the inflammation might have spread from the forehead to both eyes.
Appropriate antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablet will help.
Please consult your doctor,get examined clinically and get appropriate prescription.
Wish you good health.
Regards
The inflammation might have spread to the eyes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,the inflammation might have spread from the forehead to both eyes.
Appropriate antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablet will help.
Please consult your doctor,get examined clinically and get appropriate prescription.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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