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Should I Be Worried For Painful Lump On Chest?
I have a lump on my chest, more or less central but a little to the left side, just above the nipple line. It is sore to the touch. It is kind of like a big pimple but a little bigger. Noticed it a few days ago. Is it something I should be worried about. About 1-2 months ago I had shingles, which seemed to heal pretty quick with medication. I am 42yr old male, overweight and smoker. Should I try to pop it? Thanks
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Hi,Dear,Good afternoon.
Thanks for your query to my HCM-virtual clinic.AFter indepth study of your query,In my opinion-lump on chest is -Furuncle with abscess.Treatment -I would advise -Tb-NSAIDs , with Antibiotics ,if it responds and reduces its OK.If it grows still-Incision and proper drainage would be needed.Hope this would relieve your worrysome query.Wellcome to HCM for more queries
Thanks for your query to my HCM-virtual clinic.AFter indepth study of your query,In my opinion-lump on chest is -Furuncle with abscess.Treatment -I would advise -Tb-NSAIDs , with Antibiotics ,if it responds and reduces its OK.If it grows still-Incision and proper drainage would be needed.Hope this would relieve your worrysome query.Wellcome to HCM for more queries
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