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What Causes Growing Lumps At Different Parts Of Body?

Posted on Fri, 6 Feb 2015

Question: Hi. I am developing numerous lumps that are increasing in size and number in the last month; 2 are over the bone behind my left ear and one is on the back of my head and one on the back of my neck. The biggest is almost 2 cm and has doubled in the last 2-3 weeks. Then a 2nd appeared above it within the last week. They are not painful but do feel a bit uncomfortable. The one on the back of my head burns a bit (like it's growing, kind of like a big 'spot' you get on your face) and I can feel discomfort in the back of my head when I lie on my back now. My GP wasn't overly concerned. But I'm getting worried as they are starting to proliferate and I don't know what's going on! I noticed the first one after a week of headaches, a migraine and some soreness and stiffness in my neck/shoulders which went away. Other than that I don't think I have any other symptoms. I'm 46, live relatively healthily, but a bit sleep deprived as an older mother of a 2 and 4 year old and a fair bit of stress. Thank you very much for your time!!

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The swelling is likely to be lymph nodes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Going by description of presence of multiple lumps involving head and neck area , they are likely to be benign Lymph nodes. As your Physician has already examined them , there is no cause for concern.

Non specific enlargement of lymph node is quite commonly seen. Presence of seborrhoeic Dermatitis of scalp or chronic inflammation is the commonest cause for enlargement

I would suggest you the following

1. Apply Anti-dandruff shampoo for treatment of Dermatitis

2. 7 day course of antibiotics

If the swelling still persist, then get it reassessed from your Physician

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist .

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Thank you very much for your reply. That is a relief!! I worry more now that I have young kids :-)
The lumps on the side of my head (behind my ear) feel like they're growing - there's pressure and I'm just starting to feel some aching in the inner front side of my ear, as well as something applying pressure to the back of my head (where the other bigger one is). Is this an infection that's likely to get worse quickly or can I wait a few days to see the Dr for the Rx? Also, I do have psoriasis from time to time so is that related? Would you have any recommendations how to deal with the psoriasis?

Many thanks!
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The lymph nodes will regress in size

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Dear Ms

I am happy to know that you are relaxed. The enlargement of lymph node could also be related to your Psoriasis especially so if its involving scalp.
Control of Psoriasis, anti-dandruff treatment and antibiotics will definitely cause reduction in size of nodes. Do not worry it will not spread to young kids. If the nodes grow in spite of following this advise then do see your Dr.
As my field of Speciality is Surgery, I would not be able to advise you regarding management of Psoriasis. You can ask expert opinion from our Dermatologist.

Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year 2015.

Regards
Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar