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What Causes A Large Lump By The Heel?

Hi I noticed a large lump 1 or 2 days ago I had been out the night before and thought I had glass in this bump as that's how hard it feels. It's right at the back of my foot by my heel and hurts to walk and became extremely itchy and I'm just wondering if it sounds like any bite or sting and my other symtoms are similar to a cold.
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

If I were your consulting Doctor for this case of large kard itchy heel lump , I would consider three possibilities, these include:

1.     an abscess due to recent injury and fungal infection

2.     The second possibility is of an infected epidermal cyst or ganglion !

3.     The last possibility is of some joint effusion or gouty tophus or bony spur!
     
Overall, its nature could be of various types and you could go for CT Scan/FNAC test for confirmation!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes A Large Lump By The Heel?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your consulting Doctor for this case of large kard itchy heel lump , I would consider three possibilities, these include: 1. an abscess due to recent injury and fungal infection 2. The second possibility is of an infected epidermal cyst or ganglion ! 3. The last possibility is of some joint effusion or gouty tophus or bony spur! Overall, its nature could be of various types and you could go for CT Scan/FNAC test for confirmation! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.