What Causes A Bulge On The Lower Left Back?

Posted on Sat, 29 Jul 2017

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Question : I HAVE A BULDGE IN MY LEFT LOWER BACK. THE BULDGE CAN BE SEEN ALL THE TIME. IT HURTS WHEN I COUGH

I noticed about a week ago

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. It requires evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the query. So the reason for a bulge in back in your age can be many. It can be simply a infected carbuncle, lipoma or a tumor. If you can send a picture, i can give you more information.
Please tell since how long, you notice it.
Thanks and regards

Brief Answer:
Hello. Most likely a carbuncle

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Most likely if it hurts, it is a carbuncle. Please send a picture so that i can give you some definite opinion.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T