Hello I have lump on right side of my back is painless but vary in sizes if I sit on a chair or sleep straight which doctor I should consult or is it harmless or can be cure by medication.

Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician5yrs exp

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A hard lump under the skin does not necessarily indicate cancer. Infections, clogged glands, and hormonal changes can all cause noncancerous lumps under the skin, there are various causes of body lumps. You may need to have a physical examination to check the severity or your problem. The another reason could be boils. Boils are skin infections which is bacterial and start deep inside the skin and often involve hair follicles. Another name for a boil is a furuncle. Boils usually look like red bumps or lumps on the skin, and over time they fill with pus. They often occur on the buttocks. The most common symptom of a boil is having a red, tender, and painful bump or lump on the skin. You may also see red skin and swelling around the bump. There are many treatment options available for boils. However, it?s important that you should avoid popping or puncturing the boil yourself. The infection can spread to other parts of the body and lead to complications. You may connect via a call for immediate consultation.  

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