I have hypothyroidism, and sometimes I have a lump on my throat. Over the past two days, a large, hard lump has appeared on the underside of my chin. It is very sore; it feels like a bruise. It has gotten bigger and more painful. I know I need to see a doctor, but I am snowed in and I can't go anywhere! Any suggestions on what it could be? Should i brave the weather and go to the Doc?
2007-01-18 09:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by Trina O 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It could be cellulitis....no, not the ugly legs cellulite...but cellulitis, which is a pocket of infection under the skin, which perhaps started as a pimple or ingrown hair. You probably should see a doc for antibiotics, but in the meantime, it should help to put a warm towel on it every couple of hours and apply a topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin.
2007-01-18 10:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by Galen G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound like it would be related to your thyroid, since that is in your neck...especially if you are on medication to control your hypothyroidism.
Could it be a deep pimple or a cyst? Do you have a doctor's office you could call to ask their advice?
2007-01-18 09:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by ktcruiser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see a doctor
2007-01-18 09:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋