Question 1

iv had a lump at the bottom of my head on the skull for a while now should i go see my doctor. what is it and what causes it?

Accepted Answer

May be normal bone: If it's at the very back of your head, directly in the midline, it's probably a normal bony lump called the external occipital protuberance. Sometimes it takes people many years to discover they have this. If it's clearly to the right or left it may be a lymph node, and if getting bigger, should be checked out.

Question 2

i discovered a lump on the back of my head, left side bottom of my skull that makes me dizzy when i push on it, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Severalpossibilities: A palpable growth on the scalp could be several things, the most likely being a benign growth called a lipoma.  A ct scan of the head can help determine if it is arising from the scalp tissue or involving the bone, and an MRI of the brain can help determine if it is involving brain tissue.

Question 3

i have a medium sized hard lump on the back of my head, near the bottom of my skull. it's sore when touched and area is swollen?

Accepted Answer

Examination: Any bleeding, or as in your case pain &amp; swelling, should be immediately investigated.  There's no way to provide treatment suggestions without knowing what's causing your problem.  A physical examination, possibly lab tests, possibly imaging, are required to define your problem.  Start with your GP.  Please call now.

Question 4

i have 2 marble size lumps in my head on the bottom of my skull. i get really bad headaches and get light headed a lot, also my eyes feel really sore?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: It is nearly impossible via this forum to determine the pathological nature  of the "lumps" you describe. They require examination by a physician. As per the headaches and lightheadeness, they can be part of a migrane syndrome or be associated with another medical condition. Again, a consultation with you physician is recommended.

Question 5

i have swollen lymph nodes in front of the ears and down the jaw. i also have a big lump on the cranium bottom left side. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

See below: It depends on the cause.  Symptoms like these can only be adequately diagnosed through a thorough evaluation by your doctor.

Question 6

i hv a small lump at the back of the skull( left side), hard n it becomes painful smtimes but only to d left side. what is it?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You sould see your doctor.  This lump needs to be palpated by your doctor and he/she needs to be able to put the rest of your symptoms in perspective.

Question 7

i can feel this lump at the base of my skull on the right. i've been able to feel it for a couple of weeks but it hasn't caused any pain whatsoever. ?

Accepted Answer

Cysts versus bony lesion: The lump that you feel could be a cyst, or maybe a small bony lesion. Usually those are asymptomatic. It could also be a lymph node. If it gets bigger, or causes pain or discomfort, you should see your primary care physician

Question 8

i've recently found 4 hard lumps on the base of the back part of my skull. they seem to of moved from the top of my neck. anything to be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Consider seeing your health care provider to assess the nature of the lumps and determine if further evaluation and/or treatment is indicated.

Question 9

why is it that i get permanent lumps on my skull after injuries!?

Accepted Answer

Cause: When you have an injury to buy the skull bone or near any bone you can get formation of a hard calcium deposit as it heals causing  as hard lump

Question 10

small hard lump under skin on head/skull, what is this?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

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Lump at bottom of skull

A member asked:

Iv had a lump at the bottom of my head on the skull for a while now should i go see my doctor. what is it and what causes it?

A member asked:

I discovered a lump on the back of my head, left side bottom of my skull that makes me dizzy when i push on it, what could this be?

A member asked:

I have a medium sized hard lump on the back of my head, near the bottom of my skull. it's sore when touched and area is swollen?

A member asked:

I have 2 marble size lumps in my head on the bottom of my skull. i get really bad headaches and get light headed a lot, also my eyes feel really sore?

A member asked:

I have swollen lymph nodes in front of the ears and down the jaw. i also have a big lump on the cranium bottom left side. what can it be?

A member asked:

I hv a small lump at the back of the skull( left side), hard n it becomes painful smtimes but only to d left side. what is it?

A member asked:

I can feel this lump at the base of my skull on the right. i've been able to feel it for a couple of weeks but it hasn't caused any pain whatsoever. ?

A member asked:

I've recently found 4 hard lumps on the base of the back part of my skull. they seem to of moved from the top of my neck. anything to be worried about?

A member asked:

Why is it that i get permanent lumps on my skull after injuries!?

A member asked:

Small hard lump under skin on head/skull, what is this?

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