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What Is The Knot Like Lump At The Base Of My Head?
I have what feels like a knot at the base of my head. It's a lump and it hurts. The pain starts from just below my left ear. So if I lean my head towards my left shoulder it causes a deep pain. I've never had this kind of pain and it worries me because its been more than 2 weeks now and feels weird when I massage it. It gives me a headache and feels like it pulses when I put pressure to it no matter what position. Motrin has got me thru the days but should I be worried? What can this be?
Mon, 18 May 2015
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1-Dear,the lump at left side of the base of the head-is most probably -slow growing abscess,2-I would have checked mastoid and left ear,besides any boil-as the reason for it,your doctor would help you out in this.,3-You already lost 2 wks, with painful massages.4-I would advise to go to surgeon in your area and take the right treatment-by drainage-if that is required-which is a possibility in your case-as it is pulsating , throbbing with pain.5-I would rule out the possibility of any tumour related with the vessels-near the left base of the head.6-Motrin is for temporary relief and I would advise you to take the advise for further urgent care of the problem.Thnks.If any more queries, i would love to answer it.Wellcome
1-Dear,the lump at left side of the base of the head-is most probably -slow growing abscess,2-I would have checked mastoid and left ear,besides any boil-as the reason for it,your doctor would help you out in this.,3-You already lost 2 wks, with painful massages.4-I would advise to go to surgeon in your area and take the right treatment-by drainage-if that is required-which is a possibility in your case-as it is pulsating , throbbing with pain.5-I would rule out the possibility of any tumour related with the vessels-near the left base of the head.6-Motrin is for temporary relief and I would advise you to take the advise for further urgent care of the problem.Thnks.If any more queries, i would love to answer it.Wellcome
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