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I have 2 bilateral hard bumps about an inch above hairline toward the center of back of skull. are these occipital nodes?
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Could be: If they get larger see your doctor, if not caused by infection they may be more serious condition.
Answered 1/15/2013
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Possibly: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face. After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.
Answered 1/15/2013
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