Question 1

bump/back of head/lower left side. not cyst or tumor. mri shows nothing in that spot. at times it causes a tremendous amount of pain. any advice, info, or recommendation is much appreciated. have had it for about 5 yrs.

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous cyst: In that area it is most likely a sebaceous cyst. It is just a collection of retained sebum - a skin oil produced by sebaceous glands. This gland is in the shaft of the hair and keeps the hair nice and shiny. It can be electively excised.

Question 2

i have a lump on the back of my head. is it signs of a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

No: A lump on the scalp is not an indication of brain tumor.

Question 3

have pain in my shoulder, when i press it radiates to my head. having  dull headaches in back of head...brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Pain produced by pushing on your shoulder that radiates to the head is unlikely to be caused by a brain tumor.  Headaches, in general, are common and the vast majority are unrelated to a tumor.

Question 4

dull ache/pain  in back of head only on right side  when bending over. sometimes radiates forward to eye. anuerysm? tumor?  not every time i bend over

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: You should see your doctor to be evaluated and have Ct of head to find the cause so be treated.

Question 5

scalp is tender to touch and pain beijing right ear and back of head when i cough but then it goes away? could it be a tumor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Infected scalp or cyst more likely rarely Can be cancer. Consult primary care doctor in person for specific diagnosis and treatment

Question 6

tender spot on rite side back of head.can feel it sometimes.bumped back head hard twice on wall month ago.brain tumor?18yrs old.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Probably a small residual hematoma or lymph node. If it persists consider ultrasound exam.

Question 7

are brain tumor headaches sudden onset or chronic for months and years? tension headaches and tenderness in back of head, comes and goes every few wks

Accepted Answer

None: This is a common question about severe or persistent headaches is whether they are caused by a serious  health problem, such as a brain tumor. Headaches are more likely a component of primary headache disorders, such as migraine or tension headaches, rather than brain tumors.Brain tumors usually present with neurological problems-gait/weakness/vision abnormalities or vomiting rather than headaches

Question 8

can a brain tumor cause pain and aches in limbs. have headache over right eyebrow and wake up with weird feeling / headache right side back of head neck?  could it be brain tumor or something else? back and neck pain. thank you in advance...

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Focal facial pain over eyebrow could be a sinus infection/inflammation. As the body responds, lymph nodes at neck can become inflammed and cause head and neck pain as well as an overall feeling of fatigue and low fever. Try a nasal saline wash followed by an oral decongestant/spray decongestant. Use Acetaminophen for pain.

Question 9

would a brain tumor headache make your head sore to touch when pressed?  feel tender spots and intermittent pain in back of head on one side, sometimes goes up to ear and temple. going on for a year several times a month. normal neuro exam but no mri

Accepted Answer

Tumor: A brain tumor is protected by the skull and wouldn't be tender to the touch. Your symptom is highly suggestive of a pinched occipital nerve which exits the neck at the base of the skull and travels up the scalp, behind the ear and toward the temple. Consult a neurologist and appropriate testing and treatment will be obtained.

Question 10

lump back of head, headaches and pain randomly, dizziness sometimes and light bother me constantly. eyeballs hurt as well sometimes. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Further evaluation: The lump may not be associated and it may be an epidermal cyst. Your headaches sound somewhat migrainous in nature but you should seek further evaluation and consider an eye examination, lab tests, and an MRI if warranted by history and physical exam. There are treatments that may be beneficial.

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Bump/back of head/lower left side. not cyst or tumor. mri shows nothing in that spot. at times it causes a tremendous amount of pain. any advice, info, or recommendation is much appreciated. have had it for about 5 yrs.

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I have a lump on the back of my head. is it signs of a brain tumor?

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Have pain in my shoulder, when i press it radiates to my head. having dull headaches in back of head...brain tumor?

A member asked:

Dull ache/pain in back of head only on right side when bending over. sometimes radiates forward to eye. anuerysm? tumor? not every time i bend over

A member asked:

Scalp is tender to touch and pain beijing right ear and back of head when i cough but then it goes away? could it be a tumor?

A member asked:

Tender spot on rite side back of head.can feel it sometimes.bumped back head hard twice on wall month ago.brain tumor?18yrs old.

A member asked:

Are brain tumor headaches sudden onset or chronic for months and years? tension headaches and tenderness in back of head, comes and goes every few wks

A member asked:

Can a brain tumor cause pain and aches in limbs. have headache over right eyebrow and wake up with weird feeling / headache right side back of head neck? could it be brain tumor or something else? back and neck pain. thank you in advance...

A member asked:

Would a brain tumor headache make your head sore to touch when pressed? feel tender spots and intermittent pain in back of head on one side, sometimes goes up to ear and temple. going on for a year several times a month. normal neuro exam but no mri

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Lump back of head, headaches and pain randomly, dizziness sometimes and light bother me constantly. eyeballs hurt as well sometimes. what is this?

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