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What Causes Lump At The Base Of Skull, Dizziness And Sleeplessness?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Question: My husband has a lump on the leftside back of his head near the base of his skull. It is painful, he complains of dizziness, and is having problems staying awake. He had a neck injury years ago and has been sensitive to massage ever since I have known him. He has also appeared to be jaundiced at times. I found a knot in his upper left abdomen last year and after I pushed on it a bit he has had several days where he looks jaundiced. I am worried about him.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs a scan

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
The symptoms are indeed suggestive of a mass.
But it need not be cancer.
Many times even infective swelling appear as the same.
I suggest you should move in for a scan first.
That is imperative and will guide the therapy further.
I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem.
Feel free to contact us for more information.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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What Causes Lump At The Base Of Skull, Dizziness And Sleeplessness?

Brief Answer: Needs a scan Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms are indeed suggestive of a mass. But it need not be cancer. Many times even infective swelling appear as the same. I suggest you should move in for a scan first. That is imperative and will guide the therapy further. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.