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Suggest Treatment For Lump In The Lower Back Area

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Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017
Question: Hello I have a lump in my lower back right side. It doesn't hurt when physically pressed but the pain shoots to my buttocks and my thigh on the right side.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please give additional information

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/29 - lump lower back right side - not tender - but pain shoots to buttocks and thigh on right side - not consulted the Doctor - no medications ...

As per the history your have mentioned, the lump looks to be related to some nerve, either pressing or stretching it.
The diagnosis can be made only by the following:
Clinical evaluation and examination.
High resolution ultrasound and MRI if required to confirm what it is.
FNAC if warranted on Ultrasound/MRI.

Please give a few additional points for me to assist you better:
Does the pain shoot on pressing the lump or on its own?
What is the size and shape of the lump?
Since when is this present?
Any backache or history of direct or indirect trauma to the back in past?
Any other relevant history that you would like to share?


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (34 minutes later)
the lump is about 1 inches in size and it is like a gold ball. It give me trouble if I'm up moving around but when I sit or lay down it hurts. i noticed this about 2 months ago. The lump does not hurt if I press it...even if I press it hard
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
May be a Sebaceous cyst or lipoma as the commonest cause

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
The lump may most probably be due to a Sebaceous cyst or a lipoma.
Needs to be well diagnosed and excised for the obvious reasons:
- One gets rid of the disease.
- One get the confirmed histopathological diagnosis.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Suggest Treatment For Lump In The Lower Back Area

Brief Answer: Please give additional information Detailed Answer: Hi. Thank for your query, albeit short and specific. To recapitulate: Male/29 - lump lower back right side - not tender - but pain shoots to buttocks and thigh on right side - not consulted the Doctor - no medications ... As per the history your have mentioned, the lump looks to be related to some nerve, either pressing or stretching it. The diagnosis can be made only by the following: Clinical evaluation and examination. High resolution ultrasound and MRI if required to confirm what it is. FNAC if warranted on Ultrasound/MRI. Please give a few additional points for me to assist you better: Does the pain shoot on pressing the lump or on its own? What is the size and shape of the lump? Since when is this present? Any backache or history of direct or indirect trauma to the back in past? Any other relevant history that you would like to share?