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Have Lump Under Skin Half Way Down Throat. Squeezing It Caused A Mark. Remedy?
Hi there, i have had a pea size lump under the skin, half-way down my throat . It has been there for about a week now. Two days ago i squeezed it, and it seemed to just collapse. Then this morning i awoke to find a love-bite type of mark/ bruising where the lump was, and the lump seems to have returned, only smaller in size. Any ideas please ?
Sat, 23 Mar 2013
HI, Thanks for posting your query
You seem to have a boil. Avoid squeezing it as it may lead to increase in size and collection of pus and aggravate the condition.
You may take a course of oral anibiotic and local mupirocin cream
A pain killer if there is associated pain
If it increases in size or tender then you may visit a doctor for appropriate management
Hope this solves your query
You seem to have a boil. Avoid squeezing it as it may lead to increase in size and collection of pus and aggravate the condition.
You may take a course of oral anibiotic and local mupirocin cream
A pain killer if there is associated pain
If it increases in size or tender then you may visit a doctor for appropriate management
Hope this solves your query
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