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question:I have a vertical lump on my rib cage under my left breast. Originally felt like a bruise and then a week later the lump showed up. Very sensitive to the touch and about 3 inches in length. No lumps in the breast area or armpit. The lump is about 2 inches under the left breast.
answer:Welcome to health care magic. 1.The symptoms and description of the lesion seems like an infective aetiology with collection within.2.But needs to evaluate the source, in this case after examining the lump, i would have ask for a ultrasound lump area.3.Ultrasound will help in assessing the nature of the lump, its extensions ( bony involvement, chest wall involvement), its source - where it is starting from.4.A lateral x-ray to rule out bone pathology.5.After that if its infective with out involving the chest wall - a small incision and drainage with antibiotic will help. If there is involvement of chest wall further CT might be needed. So get the investigation down and needful treatment . good luck.Hope i have answered your query.Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
question:Hi I'm 80 years old.I have a little bump on my left ear,on the outer side of the lob where the ear meets the scalp.It is colorless ,unobservable .It is there for the last 6 monts,and is painful only during night when I sleep on that side agaist tha pillow.What could be? Thanks
answer:Welcome to health care magic. 1.It could be hair follicle infection which is causing the above symptoms with lump.2.Needs to examine and if required an ultrasound examination to evaluate the nature of the lump, its extensions and source.3.If infective with collection, no vessel connoted - a small incision and drainage will be treatment of choice with a course of antibiotics ( if other medical conditions support to do so)4.If mass lesion - An FNAC- fine needle aspiration cytology - to know the nature of the elision.5.So get an appointment and get the needful hints done, mean while do not disturb the lump, maintain local hygiene. Good luck.Hope i have answered your query.Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
question:I fell down the stairs yesterday morning and banged and twisted my right arm. It swelled up one specific area and was very painful, it also came up in a bruise. I left it thinking it was just twisted/bruised, however the pain has gotten worse and what I thought was swelling now looks like a lump and feels hard. I have good movement in my wrist even though it is painful and I have full movement in my fingers. The bruise is not as dark and I would have thought considering how hard I hit it. It is my lower arm on the side with my little finger about an inch below my wrist joint. I hate wasting NHS time and was just wondering, would it be worth visiting A&E for an xray or should I just leave it ? Many thanks for your time !
answer:Welcome to health care magic. 1.I is normal to have a feel of swelling and discomfort when the bandaid is fixed - and the swelling could be features of cellulitis seen after a muscle strain / twist.2.But if the pain is unbearable more than 5 on the scale. Its better to evaluate any fracture is there or what.3.Do not hesitate to see NHS A&E, an x-ray is always needed to rule out the fracture.4.Possible very tight bandage can also be cause which needs to be checked and re arrange the bandage will in some situations.5.So suggest you to get medical help, and mean while take pain killers to relieve the symptoms. Good luck.Hope i have answered your query.Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
question:I have a small bump on my top outer ear (helix?) where it connects to my head. It's hard like a cyst & there's a small pin prick hole on top of the bump. When I squeezed it, a white toothpaste-like substance came out of the hole (It almost looked like a worm, GROSS, until I touched it & it was more like paste). Is this a common ear pimple or is it some critters burrow? Thanks!
answer:Welcome to health care magic. 1.It looks like a common ear pimple as you said, which h just needs monitoring.2.Do not disturb the lesson / lump as you will complicate in that way and delay in healing.3.The other possibility will be hair follicle infection which will be seen as similar way.4.At this point no medication or medical help is needed.5.Maintain local hygiene and clean the area with antiseptic liquid and do not disturb things will get better. Good luck.Hope i have answered your query.Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
question:Hey , im a 13 year old female and I've gotten my period when I was 11 . Ever since I got my period at 11, I'ver had this really hard , smooth lump in my left breast. It's as big as a ping pong ball . My breasts are 34B . Im really getting worried about it . Im scared about going to the doctors because of getting the results. Its painful .. but rarely . What do you think it is ?
answer:Welcome to health care magic. 1.As you are saying painful large lump in the breast in your age - i would think in terms of breast abscess.2.Sorry - but you need medical attention. An ultrasound scan will be ideal to start with.3.An ultrasound breast will help to know about the nature of the lump its source and where are its extending.4.If the lesion / lump is small and cystic / abscess usually monitored, but since its big and symptomatic , a small incision and drainage followed by a course of antibiotic treatment might help.5.It could be inflammation in breast and glandular breast feeling like lump - in that case just a treatment.6.So please make your way to your Doctor and get needful things done. Good luck.Hope i have answered your query.Any thing to ask do not hesitate. Thank you.
question:hello doctor, I've pcod and i'm taking krimson-35 and glyciphaze for last 1.6 years. recently I moved to another doctor and she suggested to stop those tablets and gave me some test to be done. after those test I found that my blood pressure is 130/90 and fasting sugar level 102 and vision problem. is these symptoms are related to pcod or anything else What kind of precations should I take?
answer:Hello ma'amAfter reading your medical details I want to inform you that both your Blood pressure as well as sugar levels are within the normal recommended limits. Kindly describe what sort of vision problem you are having?Yes PcOD patients are prone to develop diabetes so need to keep your self active by doing daily exercises and keeping your weight under control, avoid eating junk food and stop smoking completely if you do.Good luck