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I woke up this morning with a tender bump on the back of my head. i havent knocked my head on anything. what can it be?

Q: i woke up this morning with a tender bump on the back of my head. i havent knocked my head on anything. what can it be?

: A tender bump without history of injury is likely due to a scalp boil or insect bite. You can just observe it for now. Apply cold or warm compress may ease the symptom.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

A tender bump without history of injury is likely due to a scalp boil or insect bite. You can just observe it for now. Apply cold or warm compress may ease the symptom.

Answered 9/28/2022

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A member asked:

I woke up this morning with a tender bump on the back of my head. i havent knocked my head on anything. what can it be?

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