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What Does A Painful Bump On Head Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Question: I woke up yesterday morning with a headache and noticed a bump on the back of my head. It has gotten bigger and the headache is continuously present. The bump is very sore to touch. I didn't hit my head. What can this be?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely insect bite, please confirm with GP

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Since you have not been hit on the head then its most likely due to an insectbite. Some insectbites are unnoticeable in the beginning but in a few hours time it develops into a lump which remains sore. Please have it confirmed by your GP and take treatment for pain and anti allergy medications if necessary.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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What Does A Painful Bump On Head Indicate?

Brief Answer: Most likely insect bite, please confirm with GP Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Since you have not been hit on the head then its most likely due to an insectbite. Some insectbites are unnoticeable in the beginning but in a few hours time it develops into a lump which remains sore. Please have it confirmed by your GP and take treatment for pain and anti allergy medications if necessary. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek