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I have a bump on the lower side of my head. what could it be?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I don't want to: Start guessing. There can be many causes. The only way to get an accurate diagnosis will be a medical evaluation.

Answered 10/8/2013

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