Question 1

having a knot on the back of my head & lots of pains, what is this a sign of?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Maybe a cyst. “Stomach tied in Knots.” is a phrase that is often used to describe abdominal tension/ discomfort associated with feeling nervous or anxiety.

Question 2

i have a knot calluse type knot on the back of my head?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: Most of the time these are benign cysts but have it checked.

Question 3

why do i have like a knot on the back of my head by my neck. its no pain just seems like a piece of fat?

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Knot on neck: As you state that there is no pain, likely you have a cyst, or lipoma. These do not have to be removed unless they become a worry to you or get large enough that you wish them to be removed.

Question 4

i have had migraines for many years now and recently found a knot on the back of my head..could that be what is causing migraines?

Accepted Answer

Occipital neuralgia?: If the "knot" is a tender point right at the back of the base of the skull, you might have a condition known as occipital neuralgia.  Patients with this condition will feel pain shooting up into the scalp when pressing on the occipital nerve, and can often get marked relief with an injection of numbing medication.

Question 5

i have several knots on the back of my head. what causes that. they started coming up yesterday.

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Lymph nodes: Could be swollen lymph nodes. These can occur with sore throat or scalp irritation.

Question 6

i have knots on the back of my head near my lymph nodes. they are painful to the touch i also have a headache what causes this?

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Wens: You mave sebaceous cysts on your head which cause your nodes to become enlarged. Both the nodes and your cyst can contribute to your headaches because if pressure.

Question 7

i have a tiny knot/lump on the upper back of my head that wasn't but now is sore/burning. a 2nd one seems to be coming up. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

2 options: Two things come to mind.  The most likely is small cysts that are becoming irritated or infected.  The other possibility is lymph nodes that are swelling up.  Either way you should get it checked because either condition might require treatment.  I would say it's not terribly concerning but if left without treatment could get worse.

Question 8

could a knot on the back lower part of my head be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Need to see it: Common cysts of the scalp are easily felt as freely-movable, smooth-surfaced masses and may be kept or excised as seems best to you, with your physician's approval.  An old bump can leave a harmless fibrous scar where the bruise was.  A cancer here is uncommon, but a new mass or ulcer that is growing anywhere is worrisome.

Question 9

i have a knot on the back right side of my head. first appeared to be like a ingrown hair.  mashed it and clear liquid came out.

Accepted Answer

Cyst: Simple cysts can appear when the fluid of a hair follicle becomes trapped.  As the fluid builds up it creates a soft mass.  Squeezing it can release the fluid.  If it is foul odor then this may be a sebacous cyst.  Cysts recur and can become infected.  A simple procedure in your doctors office can remove it.

Question 10

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

Lump: 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.

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Having a knot on the back of my head & lots of pains, what is this a sign of?

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I have a knot calluse type knot on the back of my head?

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Why do i have like a knot on the back of my head by my neck. its no pain just seems like a piece of fat?

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I have had migraines for many years now and recently found a knot on the back of my head..could that be what is causing migraines?

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I have several knots on the back of my head. what causes that. they started coming up yesterday.

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I have knots on the back of my head near my lymph nodes. they are painful to the touch i also have a headache what causes this?

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I have a tiny knot/lump on the upper back of my head that wasn't but now is sore/burning. a 2nd one seems to be coming up. should i be concerned?

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Could a knot on the back lower part of my head be cancer?

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I have a knot on the back right side of my head. first appeared to be like a ingrown hair. mashed it and clear liquid came out.

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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. ?

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