HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

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

What Is The Small Lump At The Base Of Skull Followed By Headache,nausea And Imbalance?

My wife had a large quarter plus sized lump at the base of her skull. It has lasted for about 9 days gradually getting smaller and is now about the size of a dime. Since that time she has nonstop severe painful headaches, is nauseous, unable to hold food down, has on and off numbness/tingling in her legs and arms. Her seizures seem to have increased and her balance seems to be getting worse. She wants to sleep more and tires quickly. She did not hit her head and had no bruise. Today she scratched off a scab and it now appears to look like a pimple. Gently squeezing it just produces plasma no puss or blood.
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Report Abuse
Neurologist 's  Response
Hi,

I understand your concern and would explain that this lump could be related to an infection or an inflammated cyst. The fact that the dimensions are getting smaller is very reassuring, but her clinical situation is really concerning. That is why, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical check up and some tests:

- a brain CT scan to exclude a possible abscess.

- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation.

Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr. Aida
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
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Bruise


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Small Lump At The Base Of Skull Followed By Headache,nausea And Imbalance?

Hi, I understand your concern and would explain that this lump could be related to an infection or an inflammated cyst. The fact that the dimensions are getting smaller is very reassuring, but her clinical situation is really concerning. That is why, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical check up and some tests: - a brain CT scan to exclude a possible abscess. - complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation. Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards, Dr. Aida