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What Causes Swollen Lump On The Right Sie Of Lower Skull?
Question: I have a swollen lump on the right sie of my lower skull that is tender to the touch and I have not had a fall
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different possibilities such as:
(1)It is possible that it is a occipital lymph node.
Lymph nodes are located at different points of the body. They normally respond to infection or inflammation in a particular region but they can also become inflamed or infected themselves.
(2)Direct trauma to the area for example from an insect sting would result in a swelling in the affected area
(3)abscess- this is a a collection of pus . It results in the formation of a tender swelling. Initially the area is firm however it becomes soft as the purulent discharge inside breaks down and prepares to discharge
(4)sebaceous cysts, lipoma- in these cases there is usually a previous history of a lump which has now become inflamed.
Unfortunately as with most swellings or masses , it is difficult to determine the exact diagnosis in the absence of physical examination of the person. Diagnosis is a lump is based on the exact site, size, shape, presence of warmth, consistency of the mass,tenderness
If visiting your doctor is not an option at this point, then you can consider the use of anti inflammatory pain killers . If it is due to inflammation (not infection) of a lymph node or direct trauma, these would help. This can be done for 24 to 48 hours unless the pain or any other symptoms worsen.
Examples include ibuprofen, aspirin, celebrex, cataflam, naproxen
If it is due to an infection, then antibiotics would be needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different possibilities such as:
(1)It is possible that it is a occipital lymph node.
Lymph nodes are located at different points of the body. They normally respond to infection or inflammation in a particular region but they can also become inflamed or infected themselves.
(2)Direct trauma to the area for example from an insect sting would result in a swelling in the affected area
(3)abscess- this is a a collection of pus . It results in the formation of a tender swelling. Initially the area is firm however it becomes soft as the purulent discharge inside breaks down and prepares to discharge
(4)sebaceous cysts, lipoma- in these cases there is usually a previous history of a lump which has now become inflamed.
Unfortunately as with most swellings or masses , it is difficult to determine the exact diagnosis in the absence of physical examination of the person. Diagnosis is a lump is based on the exact site, size, shape, presence of warmth, consistency of the mass,tenderness
If visiting your doctor is not an option at this point, then you can consider the use of anti inflammatory pain killers . If it is due to inflammation (not infection) of a lymph node or direct trauma, these would help. This can be done for 24 to 48 hours unless the pain or any other symptoms worsen.
Examples include ibuprofen, aspirin, celebrex, cataflam, naproxen
If it is due to an infection, then antibiotics would be needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you i shall consult with a doctor tomorrow
Brief Answer:
ok
Detailed Answer:
HI
You are welcome
Feel free to contact with any other queries
ok
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You are welcome
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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