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lump on back side of neck under hair. steadily increased size from last 10 years. bursted once last year with a smelly pus. and size was decreased with pain for couple days. But it steadily increased to pea size and bursted last night again with pus. The pus is black and smells gross. What is it. Which doctor should I contact?
It may be recurrent attack'of boil or fungal infection is called keilod or it may be dermoid cyst etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
You may tablet Amoxiclav twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Does A Lump Behind The Neck Indicate?
Hello, It may be recurrent attack of boil or fungal infection is called keilod or it may be dermoid cyst etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. You may tablet Amoxiclav twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist