This afternoon I noticed I had a large lump on my back that is painful when touched. It s about an inch in diameter and seems to be raised about half an inch. I din t notice it this morning when I was showering. Do you know what that is and what I should do about it?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per my surgical experience, this is possibly sebaceous cyst with infection.
Though primary relief is possible with ice application and analgesic tablets, I recommend to consult your surgeon for definite management plans which may require surgery as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my surgical experience, this is possibly sebaceous cyst with infection. Though primary relief is possible with ice application and analgesic tablets, I recommend to consult your surgeon for definite management plans which may require surgery as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel