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What Causes Bump On Back Of Head?
Hi, My son is 17 and today showed me a bump on the back of his head. Its just where the bony part of the skull is on the left hand side. Its tender to the touch. He also mentioned that he felt a little dizzy and lightheaded today at football practice. He is well otherwise. Do you have any info/advice for me? Thank you, Michelle.
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
Hello,
First, trauma should be considered.
If your son doesn't remember if he had any trauma or not, you should ask his friends or teachers.
If trauma is excluded then the bump may be an enlarged lymph node that may indicate an adjacent infection (ear, throat, etc.).
It is advisable to get a medical evaluation for this problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
First, trauma should be considered.
If your son doesn't remember if he had any trauma or not, you should ask his friends or teachers.
If trauma is excluded then the bump may be an enlarged lymph node that may indicate an adjacent infection (ear, throat, etc.).
It is advisable to get a medical evaluation for this problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
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