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A 29-year-old male asked:

Hi, in the past few day a big bump grew in the back of my head hurts n the right side. i don't feel pain or onything. it's just big bump & when i touc?

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Exam: you may have an inflamed posterior occipital lymph node, usually from a scalp inflammation or infection. Please get examined asap.

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A female asked:

I woke up this morning with a small bump on the back of my head, right side. The bump is about the size of a mosquito bite. (Half a dime) very painful to the touch. Hurts when I lay my head down. What could this be?

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I'm 20 years old, few years ago I hit the lower back right side ofmy head on a hard poll type surface. I have bump now but doesn't hurt. Damage brain?

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have a bump on the back of my head on the left side by my ear and it hurts when i turn my head. Should i go see a doctor about it?

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Hi I have a hard pimple like big bump on my back. It does not have a HEAD. It is very sore to touch. Even running irritates it. Laying on my back hurts and sitting up from couch. Is this normal? Will maybe go away on its own? Thanks?

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I just noticed an ache in the right side, back of my head and a bump. My right ear behind is crusty and scabbed, bump hurts when touched. Infection?

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