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What Does A Lump Behind The Neck Indicate?
I have a bump on the back of my neck. I believe it started as an ingrown hair. I believe it has became infected with staph infection. It is very tender and hard to the touch. It has became larger than a quarter and as round as a grape in swelling. I am trying to avoid going to the hospital. I have 36 Sulfameth/TMP 800 / 160 mg tablets, which are substituted for Bactrim DS. I am wondering if I can start taking the tablets as directed instead of going to the hospital?
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* This seems infected sebaceous cyst most probably .
* Primary relief can be predicted with antibiotics , but in my opinion
you must consult your family doctor before starting such things .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* This seems infected sebaceous cyst most probably .
* Primary relief can be predicted with antibiotics , but in my opinion
you must consult your family doctor before starting such things .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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