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How Can Occipital Head Lumps With Throbbing And Pain Be Treated?

6 days ago a bump appeared on my lower back head. It is still there. Throbbing pain and I can't touch or lay on it without sharp pains. Two days ago I left another lump on the left-hand side of my neck, although it is smaller and less painful. Could they be swollen glands? I don't have any other swollen glands and no other symptoms. I have no insurance, what can I do to make the swelling and pain disappear!!!!
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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1.Your history suggest most possible cause could be infective aetiology with collection within probably hair follicular infection.
2.In this case treatment will be a course of antibiotics - that will help.
3.Before that if you are my patient, i would have examine and ask for a ultrasound scan neck, that will assess the nature of the lesion and its source and extensions.
4.The lump anteriorly with out pain could be lymph nodal enlargement - seen after localised or systemic infection.
5.I case of large collection a small incision and drainage followed by the antibiotic is treatment of choice.
6.Do not press, scratch or touch - it will daly healing, clean with antiseptic fluid, avoid clothes that cause irritation to that area. good luck.

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How Can Occipital Head Lumps With Throbbing And Pain Be Treated?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.Your history suggest most possible cause could be infective aetiology with collection within probably hair follicular infection. 2.In this case treatment will be a course of antibiotics - that will help. 3.Before that if you are my patient, i would have examine and ask for a ultrasound scan neck, that will assess the nature of the lesion and its source and extensions. 4.The lump anteriorly with out pain could be lymph nodal enlargement - seen after localised or systemic infection. 5.I case of large collection a small incision and drainage followed by the antibiotic is treatment of choice. 6.Do not press, scratch or touch - it will daly healing, clean with antiseptic fluid, avoid clothes that cause irritation to that area. good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.