If you had a lump below your ear- that had a cat scan but needed second opinion- took antibiotics 2 separate times- and upped the dosage and the lump still won't go away....do you think a biopsy would be the best thing? My CT scan said it was normal but my doc wants me to get a second opinion.
2006-11-20 03:52:36 · 5 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes I would be concerned, and yes a biopsy would allay any fears. Is your doc a family doc or specialist?
The scan says it was normal, great, but you still have the lump. Not normal. Get the second opinion, it can't hurt.
2006-11-20 08:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Emma J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the doctor prescribe antibiotics or did you take some on your own. (Like if you had some at home.) Doctors don't usually prescribe antibiotics for conditions that they aren't completely sure are bacterial, which is the only thing an antibiotic medication will treat.
If even your doc is telling you to get a second opinion, get it. That's a sure sign that they haven't a clue what the hell is going on.
2006-11-20 04:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by Bob S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with what the doctor is telling you. I would think a biopsy would be in order if he's concerned and a lot of doctors don't read ct scans on a regular basis he probably wants another doctor with more experience to check it out to be on the safe side.
2006-11-20 04:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by paulamcneil1223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely Yes
2006-11-20 04:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by simba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor reccommends a second opinion. I would try a dermatologist. It could just be a fatty tissue.
2006-11-20 03:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by j_gonzales8 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋