What could this hard lump behind my baby's ear be?
True you should ask the Dr. just in case. However my son had the exact same little lump behind his ear since he was only a few weeks old, which I noticed would sometimes protrude more on various days then others. When I asked his Dr during his first or second check up, he told me it was only a lymph node and nothing was wrong with him or even a cause to be concerned about. My son is healthy and turned two in November last year, thank God and eventually his lymph nodes stopped being so noticeable as he grew a little older. Either way good luck and keep up with all the little things that make you worry (even if it seems "over-done") when it comes to your children because it shows you care and love your child. Eventually once you realize that your baby is a lot more durable and human then they seem to be (especially your first baby) it's easier to enjoy watching your baby learn something new everyday and what remarkable little people you have brought onto this earth.
My 3 year old has 2 bony lumps on the top crown of her head, maybe where her bones came together.?
My 2.5 year old had this but just one on the top back of her head. I tool her to 2 docs who said it was where her skull formed. But I wasn't satisfied so I took her to one of the best peds around which is now our primary doc. She suggested a cyst so we did x rays. It wasn't a cyst just a bony protrusion. She said it was how her skull and brain ir growing and it will gradually go away as her head grows. BUT the x ray also suggested my daughter may have had pressure inside her brain and skull because of the way it looked so we did an MRI last monday which was normal. I am very paranoid to the point that I am not satisfied until all of the "dangerous" possibilities are ruled out. Im sure your daughter has what mine does and everything is okay!
Should I give my 4 year old a lump of coal for being bad every day leading up to Christmas?
Four year old toddlers are supposed to be mischievous.It is you, alas, who may (or hopefully not) be receiving a lump of coal.It’s time for you to play with your toddler, have some fun together and sing and talk. That is how your toddler learns and you will stop feeling that this little body is bad. This is NOT a bad child.Parenting is so incredibly hard, and the amount of effort and patience can be almost overwhelming.You’ve stepped away from having fun and just loving your little toddler.
My 8 year old Black Lab has a lump the size of a golf ball on his underside?
He also has a small growth on his back. WE took him to the vet and he said that he seemed happy and healthy so we shouldn't mess with it. It is a solid mass that moves on his underside but doesn't seem to bother him. I don't know if I should get a second opinion. He is the sweetest dog and don't want to lose him. If it is a non cancerous growth should it be removed anyways or is it harmless. Feel naive but don;t want to spend thousands of dollars if dogs can have fatty masses that are not dangerous and don't know if I should just have it biopsied.
Are wisdom teeth the same thing as 12 year old molars?
Nope.It is really easy.Here is a picture of all of your baby teeth, when the erupt and when they exfoliate and are replaced with your adult teethOkay. Now here is the same thing but for your adult teeth. Pay attention to the molars. You get your first one around 6, your second one around 12 and your third molars much later.Your second molar erupts into your mouth and is functional almost always.Wisdom teeth are usually fully/partially impacted.Go to the mirror. Touch you upper right front tooth (central incisor), call that 1. Now count the next tooth (I am assuming you are not missing some teeth either because you are young or haven’t taken care of your teeth)The first permanent molar will be the 6th tooth. The second permanent molar (12 year molar) will be the 7th tooth.If you have a wisdom tooth, it will be 8th.
My 8 year old dog has mast cell cancer. She had a lump removed from her belly but more lumps were found on her lung. Is there any way we can save her?
Thank you for the A2A.The only person who can answer your question is a veterinarian who has seen your dog and the results of all the diagnostics. There are veterinary oncologists, who have more education in treating cancer but they can’t (yet) cure every dog with cancer.The most important thing in treating your dog is for you and your vet to be on the same page. Figure out how you want to balance the various concerns regarding quality of life, longevity and financial cost. Your vet should be able to help you articulate what symptoms will tell you that your particular dog’s life has slipped below the minimum quality of life and it will be the time to euthanise your dog (I do not believe in making anyone, dog or human, live past the day when life is only suffering). There is no single correct answer, just answers that are the best for your individual situation.Then enjoy the best life you can with your dog for the time your dog has left.One thing that often happens with dogs that have cancer is that they become picky eaters, probably due to alterations in their sense of smell and taste. It often helps to feed smaller, more frequent meals. I have a special diet for dogs with cancer; I call it the “anything you want, honey” diet. I get a muffin tin and then when it is time to fix a meal for the dog, I open the fridge door and show the dog what is available. Anything they show interest in, I put a spoonful into one of the muffin cups along with whatever diet the vet recommends. Some of this, some of that. Yogurt, meat, cheese, sliced lunch meat, cheesecake, just about anything that is not actively harmful (chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, etc). Most dogs love condiments and an amazing number of them love Miracle Whip (more than mayonnaise, although most dogs love mayonnaise as well).Good luck.
I’m a 16 year old male with a hard, 1cm lump under my left nipple that hurts when touched. I have no history of drug or steroid use. What could it be?
Gynecomastia can take shape as a small ball under the nipple or it can make the breasts appear painfully swollen. I had this when I was around 15 yrs old. It was some tiny ball-like thing that hurt when I pressed it. But It went away after a couple of months with no other side effects, so I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you. Its just puberty working its strange magic on the body,EDIT: A small hard lump under the nipple is a common form of gynecomastia in males. I’ve been told this by my doctor despite my skepticism. Ive also asked quite a few men that I know and several of them have had these exact symptoms when they were younger, and it never progressed or got worse. Ive spent time researching this and I can safely say this is most likely what you have. I am not one to go about making guesses when it comes health questions here on Quora.
Lumps on both sides of neck of dog?
My neighbor's 8 year old yellow lab has very large lumps on both sides of his neck right on either side of his throat. Since they are even, i have ruled out cancer or a tumor (right?) but he obviously isnt feeling his best, he isnt as excited about things as usual and has not been eating or drinking much at all. what is probably wrong with him? I want her to take the dog to the vet but i'm not sure she wants to since it could be bad and she doesn't want to put him down. any suggestions? the lumps aren't too tender to the touch and they arne't hard, more like the feeling of fruit snacks. (sorry i know its gross) but they are kind of movable and i can like hold them in my hands, so yes they are quite large.
Cysts on my 8 year old black lab/chow chow?
Sounds like Sebaceous Cysts. My Border had two, one cleared up on it's own and my vet squeezed the other one akin to a zit. Harmless really. Sebaceous, or oil-producing, glands sometimes become plugged with gland material and other debris, which can lead to a bacterial infection; it is similar to the development of acne. Sebaceous cysts are not terribly serious, although if large enough they may cause pain from the pressure. Sometimes they can be treated conservatively by opening the cyst and treating the secondary infection. Warm soaks or hot packs followed by firm pressure may allow the cyst to open. The material inside can then be squeezed out daily. If, at the same time, your dog could be put on an inexpensive oral antibiotic, you may be able to avoid the need for surgery. Large cysts that refill repeatedly can be successfully removed. This is especially important for outdoor dogs, whose draining cysts may attract flies. If you opt for removal, your veterinarian can lance the cyst using only a local anesthetic or can do a more extensive excision using general anesthesia.