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What Causes A Lump On The Head?

i have a lump on my head that hurts i have been to the doctors and he said it was nothing but the lump has got bigger and more sore my mum died 2 years ago with some thing that happened in her head i dont no what to do as this scares me could it be the same thing
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Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

The doctor who examined you might have commented so as it might have been a benign swelling. If I were your doctor and I found a swelling/lump in your head, I would advise you for a FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) to know the nearest diagnosis, and treat it accordingly. However, I would also advise you not to be scared of such benign lesions. Further management would depend on the physical examination and related investigation reports. Till then you could go for an anti inflammatory drug and a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.




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What Causes A Lump On The Head?

Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. The doctor who examined you might have commented so as it might have been a benign swelling. If I were your doctor and I found a swelling/lump in your head, I would advise you for a FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) to know the nearest diagnosis, and treat it accordingly. However, I would also advise you not to be scared of such benign lesions. Further management would depend on the physical examination and related investigation reports. Till then you could go for an anti inflammatory drug and a proton pump inhibitor drug for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.