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What Causes Swelling And Pain At The Back Of Head?

I fell at curling over 6 weeks ago, landed on the back of my head with large swelling. Although I was checked out at our urgent care site and also at hospital, the main focus was a concern that I might have a cracked vertebrae....luckily not so! However, I still have swelling and pain. Is this normal?
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and pain at the back of head . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like lymph node swelling , cherry angioma or infected lipoma . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination to check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 5 days along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may recommend liposuction for lipoma or surgical removal .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling And Pain At The Back Of Head?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and pain at the back of head . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like lymph node swelling , cherry angioma or infected lipoma . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination to check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 5 days along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may recommend liposuction for lipoma or surgical removal . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari