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The back of my head got hit very hard and i had a good size knot down low at the base of my skull behind my ear, it hurts pretty bad and not sure?
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Get checked: If you were hit that hard that it reasied a lump got to the ER NOW and get examined and checked with CT scan if necessary.
Answered 5/22/2015
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Head: You should have it checked out immediately. Go to a good ER by you. You may need a scan
Answered 5/30/2016
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