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Forum Name: Headaches

Question: headaches and hard lump on back of head...

amanda06 - Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:32 pm

hi im 21 and just recently there I woke up with a weird lump at the back of my head about 1 and half inches from my left ear... I havnt banged my head or anything so cant understand it. its a hard lump that feels like part of my skull but only now its sticking out. it was sore for a few days now but its not too bad. ive always gotten Headaches but now they come on me all of a sudden and are quite bad lasting most of the day even after taking painkillers....anyone any ideas as to what this could be? my doctor is pretty useless so thought id give this a try first...any advice would be great thanks! amanda

Dr. Safaa Mahmoud - Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:56 pm

Hello, The swelling you have described that is felt on the left upper side of the neck is probably enlarged Lymph nodes as it occurs in a Lymph node region, however this must be confirmed by your physician. Abnormal Lymph node enlargement commonly results from infection / immune response, cancer. Following infection Lymph nodes become enlarged, painful and tender. A history of scalp infected lesions, or Ear infection may be present, as this Lymph node could be a reactionary to infection in the area drained by this Lymph node group. After treatment of infection with adequate course of Antibiotics, they regress in size but never to normal size. Hence nodes that continue to grow in size are significant and those that regress in size tend to be more reassuring. Direct clinical examination is essential to exclude other causes like abscess, bone lesion, etc. Keep us updated. Best regards.

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