Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For A Painful Cyst On The Head

I was told by a neurologist when I told him I have a small bump on my head that is getting bigger, he said it might be a cyst (even though he didn t even look at it)..and didn t even tell me what type of doctor to see to get it removed. I also read some cases online that people have actually cut the area themselves to drain it, but apparently, the cyst grows back. Can you tell me what doctor I should see. I wouldn t bother with it, but it has gotten larger since I was a teenager and it is painful.
posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Twitter Fri, 14 Nov 2014 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 17 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Well...you have a swelling g on you scalp a pai full one.
Scalp is a common site for a common beningn swellings.
It could be lipoma...sebaceous cysts ...mets from thyroid carcinoma...osteoma...cellulitis...subgalial hematoma.etc
You should do the basic investigation like skull x rays and some other local test on the swelling.

You should consult an experienced General Surgeon to diagnose the condition...
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For A Painful Cyst On The Head

Well...you have a swelling g on you scalp a pai full one. Scalp is a common site for a common beningn swellings. It could be lipoma...sebaceous cysts ...mets from thyroid carcinoma...osteoma...cellulitis...subgalial hematoma.etc You should do the basic investigation like skull x rays and some other local test on the swelling. You should consult an experienced General Surgeon to diagnose the condition...