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What Causes A Lump On Head Leading To Numb Sensation?

I was getting ready to go to sleep when I felt a lump on top of my head. You can t notice it but if I run my fingers through my hair, I can feel it. I haven t had any trauma to the head. I had a headache sunday but didn t bother with it nor did I take any meds to make it go away. There is no pain and it kind of has a numb sensation.
Tue, 7 Jun 2016
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Welcome To HCM & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here

there are variety of causes which may lead to a lump on head and scalp including from some common causes like sebaceous cyst , Dermoid cyst to some serious tumors and it needs care full physical examination as well as investigations to rule out exact medical condition

however if your lump is hard to firm in consistency. it may be a Dermoid cyst which are benign or non harmful lesions and they will not lead to any complications

if it is round in shape and is movable than most probably it is a Sebaceous cyst which are often harmless and cause no pain, they may require no treatment. They may also go away on their own
however Occasionally, a sebaceous cyst may become infected and may also need to removed surgically

i would strongly suggest you to visit your doctor , He will check it thoroughly and may want to perform a biopsy to rule out whether it is a cyst or any suspicious growth(Tumor)

remember any serious tumor diagnosed early has very good prognosis and good possibilities are there for a successful treatment

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What Causes A Lump On Head Leading To Numb Sensation?

Hii , Welcome To HCM & Thanks For Asking Your Query Here there are variety of causes which may lead to a lump on head and scalp including from some common causes like sebaceous cyst , Dermoid cyst to some serious tumors and it needs care full physical examination as well as investigations to rule out exact medical condition however if your lump is hard to firm in consistency. it may be a Dermoid cyst which are benign or non harmful lesions and they will not lead to any complications if it is round in shape and is movable than most probably it is a Sebaceous cyst which are often harmless and cause no pain, they may require no treatment. They may also go away on their own however Occasionally, a sebaceous cyst may become infected and may also need to removed surgically i would strongly suggest you to visit your doctor , He will check it thoroughly and may want to perform a biopsy to rule out whether it is a cyst or any suspicious growth(Tumor) remember any serious tumor diagnosed early has very good prognosis and good possibilities are there for a successful treatment I Hope it Helps Get well Soon