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Suggest Treatment For Painful Bump On Back Of Head

Hello! About a week ago I hit my head on the back. Yesterday I noticed a hard lump painful to touch. I also felt a little nauseous for the last week, and some numbness in my fingers, but did not pay attention to it, since I have it often, when I am stressed out. Is it possible for the lump due to injury appear almost a week later?
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

Yes, you are correct; this could well be a hematoma, delayed hematoma following injury

Anyways, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painful back of head lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     a hematoma

2.     The second possibility is of an enlarged lymph node
     
3.     The last possibility is of infected sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like parasitic cyst!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Bump On Back Of Head

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! Yes, you are correct; this could well be a hematoma, delayed hematoma following injury Anyways, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painful back of head lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a hematoma 2. The second possibility is of an enlarged lymph node 3. The last possibility is of infected sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like parasitic cyst! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.