Question 1

i fell 3 weeks ago and hit my right side of my head on an office chair. i have a bump now, how long until its gone?

Accepted Answer

It should be gone by: Most bumps like this, are gone and have resolved over 2-3 weeks.
Sometimes a bump may be pre-existing, but the injury can bring it to your attention.
So watch it for 1-2 more weeks....if it does not diminish in size(protuberance), you should go see your doctor for examination to make sure that it is not a tumor of some type which may have to be removed.

Question 2

im a 16 year old female and just discovered a 2-2.5 inch hard bump in the middle of the top of my head. its not painful until i started touching it,?

Accepted Answer

Head bump: Probable inclusion cyst. See ENT for evaluation and possible excision.

Question 3

theres a pea sized bump on the head of my penis would anyone know what it is?

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No: Unless examined, after taking good history, kindly see your doctor, good luck

Question 4

baby head bump?

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More details?: The opening at the top of the baby's head is called a fontanelle. It usually gradually closes by the end of the first year to 15 months. If you are palpating a swelling in that area, the baby needs to be checked. An ultrasound may be performed through that opening. If the baby fell, and there is a swelling, the baby will need to be further assessed as well.

Question 5

i have a bump on my head?

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Ans: Well I need a little more information. Did you have trauma? Bite? Growth? Etc

Question 6

are bumps on your head normal?

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Have it evaluated.: Bumps under the skin could be as a result of different reasons of which could include an ingrown hair, acne, infection, abscess, or an allergic reaction to various things like detergents or soaps or to medications.  Have it evaluated by your physician to get the appropriate treatment.

Question 7

what do bumps on the head mean?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Bumps under the skin could be as a result of different reasons of which could include an ingrown hair, acne, infection, abscess, or an allergic reaction to various things like detergents or soaps or to medications.  Have it evaluated by your physician to get the appropriate treatment.

Question 8

what do new bumps on head signify?

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Uncertain.: There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.

Question 9

what does a bump on your head mean?

Accepted Answer

Could mean: many things... Did you hit your head? This could mean swelling or bruising under the skin. Is is a rubbery bump that can move? That could be a lipoma, or fat accumulation. It could also be a lymph node. Please see a doctor for a full history and exam. Best of luck!

Question 10

what is this squishy bump on my head?

Accepted Answer

?pilar cyst: Without an exam, it is impossible to tell exactly what your "squishy bump" is.  Cysts are common though.  Get checked by dr., good luck.

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Im a 16 year old female and just discovered a 2-2.5 inch hard bump in the middle of the top of my head. its not painful until i started touching it,?

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