Question 1

very small non painful lump on back of elbow, can roll it around between fingerers. hasn't changed in a month, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Ganglion cyst: What you described is consistent with ganglion cyst. You should have your doctor look at it next time you see her/him. Consult this site for information on this topic.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ganglion-cyst/basics/definition/con-20023936

Question 2

26 years old.very painful lump on back of neck on the right side. the lump is very painful to touch and also when left alone. headache on right side?

Accepted Answer

Check it out: This could be an abscess (infection with pus). Need to have it checked out-your doctor or an Urgent Care clinic.

Question 3

small painful lump on back of head, about level with ears more to the left side. no injury? what is it and what do i do about it?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node swelling: This could be a swollen lymph node, which could be infected or swollen because of inflammation or infection on your scalp or ear. It could also be an insect bite. You should have your doctor examine you, so that you can be properly diagnosed and treated.

Question 4

painful lump on back of wrist from iv from er i went the monday before last, it hurts when i press on it,  it feels like my vein is swollen.. help??

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Hematoma or IV infil: You either have a small hematoma at the site of IV insertion or had IV fluid or medication infiltrated into the soft tissue next to the vein where the IV was inserted, do warm compresses. Take a face-cloth, wet it, few seconds in microwave..warm compress every few hours.

Question 5

painful lump on back of knee. small bruise thats got bigger and darker over the days. i have prothrombin gene mutation. not in any pain. ?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: This may be a Baker's cyst that ruptured. Superficial phlebitis is another possibility. Your physician or an orthopedic surgeon should examine this lump for diagnosis and treatment advice. An ultrasound may be ordered.

Question 6

large painful lump on back side of neck. only relief i get is when i put pressure on it. also have had a throbbing headache.

Accepted Answer

See MD biopsy may be: see MD ASAP and biopsy maybe needed
other tests also based on physical findings

Question 7

what to do if i have a painful lump on the back of my neck, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Could be taut muscle band or muscle spasm called a tender point or a trigger point.  This could also be a tender lymph node, especially if you were recently sick.  Other things could be a boil or a lipoma.  If it is bothering you and does not resolve, see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 8

i have a painful lump on my back below ribs?

Accepted Answer

Come se come sa: Too little info to tell what it is.  Could be nothing serious or could be very serious.  See a human doc to evaluate it.

Question 9

found a painful lump on my back just below neck and near shoulder any idea what this could be it's painful to press and just came out of nowhere?

Accepted Answer

: Likely a boil, due to skin infection with staph or strep bacteria. You can apply warm compress several times a day until it breaks by itself. If it gets bigger and does not break, your doctor can help with I &amp; D (incision and drainage).

Question 10

what to do if i have painful lump on the back of my knee?

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Get it checked: There are many possibilities for what this could be. Good idea to have it looked at. A common reason could be baker's cyst - these often don't cause symptoms but can burst and cause pain or get irritating. Joint swelling due to injury or bursitis can cause pain. Vascular issues at the back of the knee can also cause pain - ultrasound can be helpful in evaluating these.

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Very small non painful lump on back of elbow, can roll it around between fingerers. hasn't changed in a month, what could it be?

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26 years old.very painful lump on back of neck on the right side. the lump is very painful to touch and also when left alone. headache on right side?

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Small painful lump on back of head, about level with ears more to the left side. no injury? what is it and what do i do about it?

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Painful lump on back of wrist from iv from er i went the monday before last, it hurts when i press on it, it feels like my vein is swollen.. help??

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Painful lump on back of knee. small bruise thats got bigger and darker over the days. i have prothrombin gene mutation. not in any pain. ?

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Large painful lump on back side of neck. only relief i get is when i put pressure on it. also have had a throbbing headache.

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What to do if i have a painful lump on the back of my neck, should i be worried?

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I have a painful lump on my back below ribs?

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Found a painful lump on my back just below neck and near shoulder any idea what this could be it's painful to press and just came out of nowhere?

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What to do if i have painful lump on the back of my knee?

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