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Lump On Back Of Skull, Swelling, Unusual Sensation. Light Drainage From Lump. How To Cure?

Fairly significant lump on the back left side of my skull approximately 3 linniear from my left ear. Lump is accompied by some swelling , feeling unusual sensations expanding over about a 5 radius of this generalized area. Lump had slight drainagea few days ago, like an abscess , but now feels like that s not all thats there...now just feels pressure, some head pain , funny feeling, tingling , and cold like sensation.
posted on Sun, 11 Nov 2012
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Hi,
This lump could be a sebaceous cyst. The drainage from it may indicate infection.
I suggest you see your doctor as you may need antibiotics.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Lump On Back Of Skull, Swelling, Unusual Sensation. Light Drainage From Lump. How To Cure?

Hi, This lump could be a sebaceous cyst. The drainage from it may indicate infection. I suggest you see your doctor as you may need antibiotics. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger, MBChB FRCA