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I have several knots on the back of my head. what causes that. they started coming up yesterday.

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Lymph nodes: Could be swollen lymph nodes. These can occur with sore throat or scalp irritation.

Dr Stauffer-munekata agreed

Answered 12/14/2016

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