Question 1

i just noticed a small lump behind my 1 yr old infant's ear. it's hard & painless without  discoloration.what could it be? he had cellulitis 6 m ago.

Accepted Answer

It could be lymph: Node, keep an eye on it.

Question 2

my baby fell on bed she is 7 months and i went for skull xray and there is no damage only a dent in back of the head am worried the in injured side is soft and when a toucch i feel something small like a lump should i be worried will the dent heal?

Accepted Answer

: Your infant seems to have developed a small subcutaneous hematoma (collection of blood) which should resolve by itself.  Watch for changes in alertness, vomiting, and general activity.

Question 3

hi  i was diagnosed with neuralgia 4 years ago and not much was done i now at 21  have a small lump on back/bottom of head that seems a little tender ?

Accepted Answer

Occipital nerve: Occipital neuralgia is common cause of tenderness and sensitivity at the base of the skull at the back of the head.

Question 4

i have small & soft painless lumps in my back side of head?

Accepted Answer

Cysts?: They are probably what we call sebaceous cysts that are common. To be very sure have your physician examine you.

Question 5

i have a small lump on the top of my head.i came up from a cubby whole and didn't back down far enough.it hurts when i lightly touch itshouldi seeadoc?

Accepted Answer

How long???: Headache? Visual symptoms? Headache? Bleeding? Nausea? If in doubt, check it out.

Question 6

everytime i get a bad headach i get a small lump that raises up in the, back of my head. when the headach gone, the lump disappears. 3-4x weekly. help!?

Accepted Answer

Headache; lump: Many headaches are due to tension/stress, which can manifest as muscles spasm, especially of the neck & shoulder muscles. The lump/knot u feel may just be a "knotted" muscle. Moist heat, an NSAID (advil/motrin/ aleve/etc), & muscle stretching can help relieve the muscle spasm. Therapeutic massage of the neck helps, too. If not better, see fp for evaluation.

Question 7

i have a small movable lump on lower left head slightly from the back center, i dont have any symptoms,its just felt that my left side is more swollen than the right one?

Accepted Answer

BetterGetItChecked: It may be a cyst or a lipoma(fatty tumor)But we can not say exactly what it is without examination.I suggest you have it checked by your doctor to make the diagnosis and to know if it needs to be incised

Question 8

my 11month old has itchy sores(rush) on his head mostly at the back.also has about 3 swellings at back & each of them has a number of small lumps(nodes).what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Rule out infection: Impetigo may be one cause, eczema and ring worm are other causes to consider. Please see your pediatrician or upload a photo during a virtual consultation. Monitor temperature, provide fluids, and apply a thin layer of antibacterial ointment twice daily to the areas until evaluated. Watch the scalp with a gentle antibacterial soap, avoid harsh chemicals.

Question 9

my baby has a soft moveable bean-like lump at the back of her head?

Accepted Answer

Lymphnode: I am asked about this all the time! in most instances these are small lymph nodes overlying the posterior skull and have no medical significance. The simplest solution is to ask your pediatrition to examine the area to rule out any serious pathology ; this could include reactive nodes secondary to a scalp condition and more generalized abnormalities of the lymphatic system.

Question 10

i have a small lump under my chin. a small lump at the bottom of my neck. u can see them more clearly when i hold my head back. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged lymph node: See your PCP or dentist. Direct clinical examination is warranted and essential to exclude any other causes.

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I just noticed a small lump behind my 1 yr old infant's ear. it's hard & painless without discoloration.what could it be? he had cellulitis 6 m ago.

A member asked:

My baby fell on bed she is 7 months and i went for skull xray and there is no damage only a dent in back of the head am worried the in injured side is soft and when a toucch i feel something small like a lump should i be worried will the dent heal?

A member asked:

Hi i was diagnosed with neuralgia 4 years ago and not much was done i now at 21 have a small lump on back/bottom of head that seems a little tender ?

A member asked:

I have small & soft painless lumps in my back side of head?

A member asked:

I have a small lump on the top of my head.i came up from a cubby whole and didn't back down far enough.it hurts when i lightly touch itshouldi seeadoc?

A member asked:

Everytime i get a bad headach i get a small lump that raises up in the, back of my head. when the headach gone, the lump disappears. 3-4x weekly. help!?

A member asked:

I have a small movable lump on lower left head slightly from the back center, i dont have any symptoms,its just felt that my left side is more swollen than the right one?

A member asked:

My 11month old has itchy sores(rush) on his head mostly at the back.also has about 3 swellings at back & each of them has a number of small lumps(nodes).what could be the cause?

A member asked:

My baby has a soft moveable bean-like lump at the back of her head?

A member asked:

I have a small lump under my chin. a small lump at the bottom of my neck. u can see them more clearly when i hold my head back. is this normal?

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