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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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Dr. Philip Miller answered

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

Answered 4/18/2016

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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