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Hi. I have a lump on the left side of the back of my head and it seems to have gotten bigger and is sore to touch. It also seems to be pressing on a nerve or something because I get pins and needles in that area and down that side of my neck. Could this be just tightness in the muscles that should be massaged and heat applied to relieve it?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump at the base of skull . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like swollen Lymph Node , epidermoid Cysts , lipomas , congenital Cyst , occipital Protuberance and skull Base Tumor . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order biopsy and do physical examination to chest consistency and tenderness . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics if the swelling is due to a bacterial infection , drain the cyst , consider using a carbon dioxide laser , liposuction in case of lipoma , removed surgically . For now apply warm compresses on lump and do not touch it again and again with hand .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Lump At The Base Of Skull
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump at the base of skull . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like swollen Lymph Node , epidermoid Cysts , lipomas , congenital Cyst , occipital Protuberance and skull Base Tumor . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order biopsy and do physical examination to chest consistency and tenderness . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics if the swelling is due to a bacterial infection , drain the cyst , consider using a carbon dioxide laser , liposuction in case of lipoma , removed surgically . For now apply warm compresses on lump and do not touch it again and again with hand . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari