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I have a walnut size bump on the lower left side of my head. the pain has increased throughout the day and i feel pressure around it. what could it be?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See doctor asap: and have it checked, Could be an abscess.

Answered 10/8/2015

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A member asked:

I have a walnut size bump on the lower left side of my head. the pain has increased throughout the day and i feel pressure around it. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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