Lumps or hard growths on the body are common and usually are benign (noncancerous) in nature. Lipoma, enlarged lymph nodes, fibroma, skin abscess, hernia, and ganglion cysts are the most common causes of a lump under the skin. Consult a doctor immediately if the lump is painful, red, leaking pus, fever, and if it is bigger than 10 cm in diameter.
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What could be the tiny lump above my hip that hurts on pressing?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old, male, 5 feet and 9 inches, 231 pounds. When I woke up, I felt a tiny lumped mass on the back just above left hip. Only hurts when pressed hard. I am anxious. Could it be constipation? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are lots of differential diagnosis for the lump. Lipoma: It is an overgrowth of fat in an area. It is soft to touch. It is a benign condition. It is a slow-growing tumor and usually recurs if removed. No treatment is needed if small. Sebaceous cyst: It is cystic s... Read Full »
I got a hit on my lips that resulted in a scar. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was hit by a leather ball two months ago, and because of that, a hard scar has formed on my lip. It spoils my smile. Swelling is also there. I am currently on Hexilak Gel. How else can I be treated? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It takes at least one year for the scar to mature. Until then, the scar will be hard, and it undergoes various stages. The treatment is good. Kindly provide images for further care. Read Full »
I have lumps in my breast. Could it be breast cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old female who is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 143.3 pounds, and I am concerned about lumps in both of my breasts. I have had these firm lumps since I started developing breasts, and they are almost symmetrical on both breasts. There are multiple internal lumps and two ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As a medical student, you are understandably concerned about the lumps in your breasts. However, it is essential to remember that breast lumps are common, and not all of them are cancerous. Most breast lumps turn out t... Read Full »
I have a lump in my groin with yellow discharge after getting popped. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a lump in my groin, which I pushed, and it popped. Now I have a small hole near my vaginal opening which leaks yellow clear stringy discharge and also a small amount of blood if I push where the lump used to be. I have had this a couple of months now what could it be? There is no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The opening is your urethra. The yellowish discharge and blood tinged discharge is coming from urethral diverticulum which is an outpouching of the urethra. It is not infection although you see stuff that looks like pus. The treatment would be surgical removal of the... Read Full »
Why do I have bumps present above my tonsils in the throat?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem with my throat. Can you check the bumps present above my tonsils in the throat? I have attached my complete blood count report. I also have lymph node raised in the neck on the right and left side shoulder, so my body is fighting with something. Current symptoms are so... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture, I can see a slightly congested posterior pharyngeal wall along with tonsillar region (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The bumps you are referring to are small tonsillar cysts which do not carry any significance. They are benign and ... Read Full »
I got a fat lump-like structure just below the neck. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I got a fat lump-like structure just below the neck and above the chest due to unwanted hair removal. There is no pus or blood. There is a needle poke-like pain sensation for a few days. What can I do topically or orally to reduce or shrink this and prevent it from returning?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly follow up with relevant photographs for confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment accordingly. Thank you. Regards. Read Full »
I feel pins and needles along with a lump underneath the skin on my face. Is it folliculitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a lump underneath the skin on my face for over a month now. It is not itchy nor does it hurt. I know it is not a pimple because it does not have a head. Also, I feel pins and needles on my face along with the lump. Just starting now I have been having what I believe to be fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Clindamycin 1 percent lotion in the daytime for 20 days. Azac soap or Cetrimide soap for baths for one month. Apply Mupirocin cream twice daily for 15 days. Tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg once a day after breakfast for five days. Tablet Emanzen D (Diclofenac sodiu... Read Full »
I have a lump under the skin of penis. Please advise
Query: Hi doctor,I have a lump under the skin of penis. Usually lumps are round but it is like veins and hard. It does not hurt but it is quite frustrating to have such thing on your penis. Can you help me? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please share a picture of the affected area. If there was unprotected sex, then one needs to think of sexually transmitted infections such as Treponema palladium and hemagglutination, human papillomavirus (HPV), polymerase chain reaction (PCR... Read Full »
I am experiencing a pimple-like brownish-white bump on my penis. What are they?
Query: Hello doctor. On my penis, I have a little pimple-like lump that is brownish-white. I believe it is known as the foreskin. It is directly beneath the head but before the shaft. It has been there for over six months. It was red, bloated, and ached at first. It also had a white head that took a very l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed the provided image as well as your history (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). On the glans penis, there seems to be an umbilicated lesion. A comedone (blackhead) or sebaceous hyperplasia (increased size of the sebaceous gland) would b... Read Full »
My mother has lumps on her head. What is the treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My mom, aged 52 years, got a small lump on her head three years back. Although it was not causing any pain, she was curious to know if it could be treated by medication. She felt its size increased slightly, but she did not prefer surgery. For your information, the present size is the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through your case. Most likely, the diagnosis is a sebaceous cyst. It is spontaneous, which means it has no obvious cause. And in most cases, it is painless. Sometimes, it increases in size. As you know, the best treatment for thi... Read Full »
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