Question 1

bony bump on back of head doubled in size recently with unintential weight loss of 30?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Unintended weight loss of the magnitude you mentioned warrants an evaluation at your earliest.

Question 2

i've got a hard, bony, immovable bump on the back of my head. it only hurts to the touch, but when touched it's painful.

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Bony protuberance: Hi 
how long have you had it, if its hard and been there for long , its probably bony protuberance. if its painful, it can be shaved surgically. I would suggest seeing a doctor so they can examine and confirm

Question 3

2 yo has two small bumps on back of head near bony prominence. they feel like lymph nodes but don't move. i their not nodes b/c location. any ideas?

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Bumps : The bumps on the back of the childs head may be the ocviput bone you are feeling.

Question 4

hard, painless bony bump on top of mouth. a little to the right of midline. same color as palate. i'm scared and can't see a dentist for week. ?

Accepted Answer

Palatial torus: This very well could be a palatal torus.  A very common bony development found in the roof of the mouth.  However, any bump is worth a look by your dentist.

Question 5

when laying down i can feel a bulge near tailbone area. there's no pain. if i push in near tailbone but more butt cheek area. i can feel a bump or something moving. it feels bony and moves when i change position. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. What you described may be just a normal coccyx. You may watch and wait, If you have additional symptoms, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 6

causes of a bump to appear behind my right ear(upper-mid ear)that is rock hard, feels like an extra bony prominence, as well as a similar bony like bump on the left side near my ear, closer to the base of my skull? they are both rock hard, immovable?

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: What you are feeling is likely a normal structure, the mastoid process. If the "lump" double in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, bleeds or other lumps appear, see your doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

daughter just found bony bump behind ear.  hard smaller then a bb.  pcp says no lymph nodes thinks cartilage. bone spur? no xrays done. i'm worried??

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Not sure: Since it is smaller than a BB it is probably nothing to worry about.  X rays are not likely to show much in this area.  Just keep an eye on it and if it should start getting larger, then ask again for an evaluation.  Meanwhile, ask her not to rub or mess with it (or you either!)  Just check once a week or so.

Question 8

baby head bump?

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More details?: The opening at the top of the baby's head is called a fontanelle. It usually gradually closes by the end of the first year to 15 months. If you are palpating a swelling in that area, the baby needs to be checked. An ultrasound may be performed through that opening. If the baby fell, and there is a swelling, the baby will need to be further assessed as well.

Question 9

are bumps on your head normal?

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Have it evaluated.: Bumps under the skin could be as a result of different reasons of which could include an ingrown hair, acne, infection, abscess, or an allergic reaction to various things like detergents or soaps or to medications.  Have it evaluated by your physician to get the appropriate treatment.

Question 10

i have a squishy bump on my head and i haven't fallen or anything?

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Cyst vs lipoma: A soft squishy bump on your scalp is most likely a lipoma, fatty tumor, or a cyst. Lipomas are non cancerous and don't need to be removed unless painful or enlarging. A cyst may need to be removed if painful, enlarging or infected. Many people have Wenn's cyst on the head which are also benign. Any doubt, get a consult with your physician. Good luck.

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Bony bump on back of head doubled in size recently with unintential weight loss of 30?

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I've got a hard, bony, immovable bump on the back of my head. it only hurts to the touch, but when touched it's painful.

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2 yo has two small bumps on back of head near bony prominence. they feel like lymph nodes but don't move. i their not nodes b/c location. any ideas?

A member asked:

Hard, painless bony bump on top of mouth. a little to the right of midline. same color as palate. i'm scared and can't see a dentist for week. ?

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When laying down i can feel a bulge near tailbone area. there's no pain. if i push in near tailbone but more butt cheek area. i can feel a bump or something moving. it feels bony and moves when i change position. what could this be?

A member asked:

Causes of a bump to appear behind my right ear(upper-mid ear)that is rock hard, feels like an extra bony prominence, as well as a similar bony like bump on the left side near my ear, closer to the base of my skull? they are both rock hard, immovable?

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Daughter just found bony bump behind ear. hard smaller then a bb. pcp says no lymph nodes thinks cartilage. bone spur? no xrays done. i'm worried??

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Baby head bump?

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Are bumps on your head normal?

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I have a squishy bump on my head and i haven't fallen or anything?

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