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I have a elevated ridge on the top of the back of my skull. my ocd makes me sometimes press on this irregularity when im stressed. can this cause brain damage? i feel a numb sensation after pressing on it but it could be from scratching the scalp?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Brain Damage, No: Human skulls are quite thick, as they should be. Pressing on your scalp will not cause brain damage.

Answered 11/16/2020

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A member asked:

I have a elevated ridge on the top of the back of my skull. my ocd makes me sometimes press on this irregularity when im stressed. can this cause brain damage? i feel a numb sensation after pressing on it but it could be from scratching the scalp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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