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I had a lump on my head that was tender to the touch about 2 weeks ago. it went away, but now there is another one and it's moved farther back?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Need more info: This is a question that has no simple answer without a hands on examination. Please make an appointment with your family physician.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See doctor: and have it checked, diagnosed and treated. Could be cyst or lymph node or bug bite or other cause.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/30/2015

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A member asked:

I had a lump on my head that was tender to the touch about 2 weeks ago. it went away, but now there is another one and it's moved farther back?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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