Question 1

15 year old male. hard lump on back of head. on the right a little. size of large pea. it pokes out so it is very easy to feel.should skull have bumps?

Accepted Answer

There are many lymph nodes in the neck and back of the head that are often more noticeable because they are located where our fat pads don't hide them. If you feel around you should find several the size of a pea ; sometimes  bigger.They can increase to the size of a big peanut if stimulated by local factors, illness or vaccines.I would just monitor it or have doc see it during regular visit.

Question 2

Noticed rock hard knot/lump on the back side of my head, left side close to occipital bone. knot is about pea size very painful & sensitive 2 touch. ?

Accepted Answer

This could be an inflamed lymph node, cyst or ingrown hair. Apply warm soaks. Check to see whether you have a skin eruption in that area which can cause lymph node reactivity. See your physician as needed.

Question 3

My son who is 1 has 4 pea sized hard lumps on side of head by ear and back of head. they are hard and don't move. he's not sleeping very well and not ?

Accepted Answer

There are many lymph nodes in the neck and back of the head that are often more noticeable because they are located where our fat pads don't hide them. If you feel around you should find several the size of a pea ; sometimes  bigger.They can increase to the size of a big peanut if stimulated by local factors, illness or vaccines. They have nothing to do with sleep.

Question 4

My aunt hit back of head on the floor 8 months ago now has a pea sized bump that showed up. it does hurt does not move and is hard.  what is this?

Accepted Answer

New bone forms over trauma. If you are concerned, a visit to your doctor, even an xray of her skull will likely show it well.

Question 5

I have a marble/pea sized lump on the back of my head above my neck. it's rock hard and painless and may be growing. my doctor says it should be fine ?

Accepted Answer

Despite seeing your physician, you are still concerned about the lump.  See a general surgeon who can give you another opinion, and perhaps remove it for your peace of mind, and to find out what it is.

Question 6

I have a hard-ish lump on the back of my head around the hairline. it is the size of a pea and you can move it. hurts to the touch. should i be worrie?

Accepted Answer

This could be an ingrown hair, inclusion cyst,wen or benign fatty tumor(lipoma). A lymph node in that region is less likely. I doubt serious pathology, but a physician or dermatologist would have to examine you for diagnosis and advice. The tenderness could be simple irritation or infection, and that is why you should check it out. In the meantime apply warm compresses.

Question 7

10 yr old daughter has pea sized hard knot on back of head and has been also complaining of headaches. ?

Accepted Answer

The pea sized knot is probably a normal lymph node and likely has nothing to do  with the headaches. Headaches are common and often triggered by lifestyle. At that age, stress, lack of adequate sleep, diet, lack of exercise and illness are common contributers.

Question 8

I have what i think is a swollen lymph node on the back of head. tender to the touch and hard. noticed a week ago. it's pea sized. should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

If the lymph node is that small, not to worry.  It will likely go away within a few days or a couple of weeks.  You only need to see a doctor if it doesn't go away or continues to enlarge.

Question 9

I have a hard non moveable lump on left side back of head its been there a year and changes size sometimes its tender to touch should i worry?

Accepted Answer

It may be an occipital lymph node draining the scalp. These will enlarge with infections of the scalp usually. It is best to see your primary care physician to determine its significance.
Some lymph node swelling can be serious.

Question 10

19 month old son has marble sized lump behind ear and two smaller ones on back of head all feel fixed and quite hard no other symptoms but im worried?

Accepted Answer

There are many lymph nodes in the neck and back of the head that are often more noticeable because they are located where our fat pads don't hide them. If you feel around you should find several the size of a pea ; sometimes  bigger.They can increase to the size of a big peanut if stimulated by local factors, illness or vaccines.I would just monitor it or have doc see it during regular visit.

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15 year old male. hard lump on back of head. on the right a little. size of large pea. it pokes out so it is very easy to feel.should skull have bumps?

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Noticed rock hard knot/lump on the back side of my head, left side close to occipital bone. knot is about pea size very painful & sensitive 2 touch. ?

My son who is 1 has 4 pea sized hard lumps on side of head by ear and back of head. they are hard and don't move. he's not sleeping very well and not ?

My aunt hit back of head on the floor 8 months ago now has a pea sized bump that showed up. it does hurt does not move and is hard. what is this?

I have a marble/pea sized lump on the back of my head above my neck. it's rock hard and painless and may be growing. my doctor says it should be fine ?

I have a hard-ish lump on the back of my head around the hairline. it is the size of a pea and you can move it. hurts to the touch. should i be worrie?

10 yr old daughter has pea sized hard knot on back of head and has been also complaining of headaches. ?

I have what i think is a swollen lymph node on the back of head. tender to the touch and hard. noticed a week ago. it's pea sized. should i see a dr?

I have a hard non moveable lump on left side back of head its been there a year and changes size sometimes its tender to touch should i worry?

19 month old son has marble sized lump behind ear and two smaller ones on back of head all feel fixed and quite hard no other symptoms but im worried?

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