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Woke up with a hard fixated quarter sized bump on the back of my skull, no injury and it has been there for two days. hurts if i put pressure on it?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

abscess: Sounds like you have an infectious process such as an abscess. Get medical attention.

Answered 10/28/2013

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A member asked:

Woke up with a hard fixated quarter sized bump on the back of my skull, no injury and it has been there for two days. hurts if i put pressure on it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

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