Suggest Treatment For Painful Unilateral Swelling Occipital Region

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015

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Question : I have swelling and pain in back of my head in left side from past 3 days. I refer Google it shows it occupatle lumb please suggest me what to do?? I am very affaired??

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Painful unilateral swelling occipital region

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Pain & swelling at back of head i.e. at occipital region at one side ,can be due to an infected sebaceous cyst or an abscess.
Is it possible to upload a close-up photo?
Meanwhile simple analgesic like paracetamol will give symptomatic relief of pain.
If swelling is of infective etiology ,as mentioned you will need a course of antibiotic/s.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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