HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Does Presence Of Lumpy Area On The Head Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 6 Sep 2016

Question: Hi, I noticed about a month ago a lumpy area on my head with what feels like a ridge. I'd say it's about and inch long. It's hard like bone. It's just about an inch above my right temple near my hairline. I'm really worried. I'm 29 years old

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please give additional information, post clear pictures if possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/29 - ridge like lumpy area - inch long - inch above right temple near hairline - a month - hard like a bone ..
Please give additional history for me to assist you better:
- Was there any history of trauma?
- Is there pain or tenderness?
- How was it noticed?
- Any associated other problems like headache, nausea, vomiting, giddiness?
- Any other history that you would like to share?
Also post clear pictures if possible.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (53 minutes later)

Hi, I've had no injury to my head. I've been suffering from headaches lately that I've put down to stress. No other symptoms apart from a pain in the right side of my nose. The lump isn't visible, I only noticed it when rubbing my head. I think there maybe a pimple next to the lumpy area but it's not visible. I have sufferd from migraines and over active thyroid. Thanks

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Read the feedback carefully.
If the lump is present on both the sides then it can be taken as normal anatomical variation of the skull bone.
If the lump you said is only on one side, it is always better to get this checked by contrast enhanced CT scan of the brain and particularly of the lump on a bony window and with a marker put on the ridge that is being felt.
This will also help for the diagnosis of the headache.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (34 hours later)

Could they be spots/pimples? I now have what feels like 4 spots that are skin colour and sore to touch. Thanks

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please give details and post actual photographs if possible.

Detailed Answer:
Are these into the skin or under the skin?
Do they move along with the skin?
If these are seen, please send clear pictures attached to this query so that it helps in diagnosis.

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar