Associated symptoms
Depending on the cause of the bump, various accompanying symptoms can occur, which can often also give an indication of the cause. For example, if you bump your head and as a result a bump appears, small blood vessels can burst. The accompanying symptom is a bruise, which turns yellow after a few days and then turns green a little later.
After about a week, both the bump and the bruise usually disappear. Bumps, which are caused by an inflammation, usually cause pain as an accompanying symptom. In addition, reddening and overheating of the affected area is common.
If an insect bite is the cause of the bruise, itching is a typical accompanying symptom. A bump that presses on a nerve can lead to sensation and numbness. If a bump in the groin, neck or armpit is accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, unwanted weight loss or fever, a doctor should be consulted promptly, as it may be a sign of a serious inflammatory disease or malignant cancer.
Treatment
Due to the large number of possible causes that can lead to the development of a bump, it is not possible to make a uniform statement about the treatment. For the vast majority of bumps, the cause is harmless and no special therapy is required. Often this disappears again by itself.
If an injury has led to the development of a bump, it can be temporarily cooled by a cool pack wrapped in a towel. If the pain is severe, an anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication can be taken for a short time, provided there are no contraindications. Only a small percentage of bumps are caused by a disease for which specific treatment is necessary.
For example, a benign ulcer must be removed if it presses on nerves or blood vessels. Bumps resulting from an inflammatory disease may require drug treatment. In the rare case that the cause of the bump is a malignant cancer, it is necessary to carry out a detailed diagnosis and as soon as possible a therapy. This depends on the type and spread of the cancer and can consist of treatment with medication, surgery or radiation.
Duration
No statement can be made about the duration of a dent due to the multitude of possible causes. Most bumps are harmless and disappear by themselves within a few days or weeks. Some bumps, however, remain for a lifetime without ever showing any symptoms. Bumps that have existed for weeks and are getting bigger and bigger are suspect. To be sure, bumps that last for more than two weeks should be examined by a doctor.
Diagnosis
The first and most important steps in making a diagnosis of bumps are the medical consultation and the palpation. The doctor will ask specific questions about the development and development of the bump, accompanying symptoms such as pain or itching as well as secondary diseases and medication. During the examination, the doctor looks for signs of inflammation, the consistency and shiftability of the bump.
On the basis of the findings and the localisation, a diagnosis or at least a suspicion can often be made. In a typical constellation, the physician can already make a gaze diagnosis before the examination. In some cases, a more detailed diagnosis may be necessary, for example by taking a blood sample or an ultrasound examination. Otherwise, the doctor will recommend treatment immediately.
