HI MY NAME IS KAYDE, I HAVE A FRIEND WHO DISCOVERED A HARD LUMP THE SIZE OF AN EGG ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS LOWER BACK, NEAR THE SPINE. ITS VERY PAINFUL AT TIMES THIS HAS REALLY MESSED HIS BACK UP. The lump appeared around Oct of last year. What could this be? I m checking for my friend, he s going to be 26 this.yr. the other doctor said it could be a hernia.
Hi Kaye! Good afternoon. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. As per the history narrated by you about the swelling on the back of your friend, this seems to be a slow growing lump, which intermittently gets inflamed giving rise to pain. The common such swellings could be a Desmond, a colonial cyst, or a sebaceous cyst. However, it needs a physical examination of the lump and so, I would advise you to get it clinically assessed by a general surgeon along with related investigations for a definitive diagnosis and proper management. Till then, he could go for an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.