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What to do if i have head on the lump. and it's not very visible, but you can feel it. is it some sort of bacterial infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't say: A lump could have a number of causes. Without visualization it would be hard to tell.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/13/2017

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A member asked:

What to do if i have head on the lump. and it's not very visible, but you can feel it. is it some sort of bacterial infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano agreed

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