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A member asked:

I hit my head and now i have a tender spot it hurts when i touch it.. its soft and the size of a penny?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That is not : uncommon for a soft tissue injury. Hopefully it will resolve soon. take care.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

3.5k views

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