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Painless Lump On Heel Of Foot. What Could It Be And How Can I Make It Go Away?
Question: Hi there. I have a painless lump on the heel of my left foot. It is hard, but it wasn't a few days ago. It is less than an inch long. What could it be and how can I make it go away? I read online that heat compresses may help.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small painless lump on the heel may be due to
1. Sebaceous cyst: It is filled with a soft, whitish brown material that sometimes oozes out onto the skin's surface. This material is called sebum. If this protruding is accompanied by pain as well then there is a possibility of infection.
2. Corn- A collection dead exfoliated cells.
3. Benign tumor like lipoma/ neurofibroma.
A direct examination by the doctor will help in exact diagnosis. An FNAC or MRI scan might be helpful in a more specific diagnosis.
Till then, you get this lump examined from a doctor, apply warm compresses on the lump because if it is a swollen sebaceous gland or boil then application of warm compresses will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
A small painless lump on the heel may be due to
1. Sebaceous cyst: It is filled with a soft, whitish brown material that sometimes oozes out onto the skin's surface. This material is called sebum. If this protruding is accompanied by pain as well then there is a possibility of infection.
2. Corn- A collection dead exfoliated cells.
3. Benign tumor like lipoma/ neurofibroma.
A direct examination by the doctor will help in exact diagnosis. An FNAC or MRI scan might be helpful in a more specific diagnosis.
Till then, you get this lump examined from a doctor, apply warm compresses on the lump because if it is a swollen sebaceous gland or boil then application of warm compresses will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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