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Lump Near The Spine, Irregular Heart Beat. No Injury. Is Tachycardia Related To The Lump On Spine?

I just discovered a golf size (diameter) lump to the left of my boyfriends spine , right around L2. When I palpate it, he states that it s uncomfortable but that it does not hurt. He has no hx of back injury . What could this be? (I ve also noticed that his heart rate has been irregular lately. He skips beats and has short spurts of tachycardia . Could any of this be related?)
Fri, 15 Feb 2013
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The swelling close to the spine needs examination to exactly know it's nature. There could be a possible link between these lump and tachycardia., if the lump is infective one for example an abscess. How ever, if the swelling is something else like a lipoma, neurofibroma etc the link is unlikely and we may have to investigate him separately for both these conditions. My advice will be to get examined by a physician and get an ECG which will help us guide you better. Other causes of tachycardia/irregular heart rate like thyroid dysfunction should be kept in mind.



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Lump Near The Spine, Irregular Heart Beat. No Injury. Is Tachycardia Related To The Lump On Spine?

Hello, Thanks for the query The swelling close to the spine needs examination to exactly know it s nature. There could be a possible link between these lump and tachycardia., if the lump is infective one for example an abscess. How ever, if the swelling is something else like a lipoma, neurofibroma etc the link is unlikely and we may have to investigate him separately for both these conditions. My advice will be to get examined by a physician and get an ECG which will help us guide you better. Other causes of tachycardia/irregular heart rate like thyroid dysfunction should be kept in mind. Best wishes