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What Causes Pea Sized Swellings On The Back Of The Head Of A Baby?

Hi, My 1 month old daughter has little balls of a pea size on back of her head at the bottom & both sides. When I touch them they move. Suddenly I noticed it yesterday and bit worried about it. Please guide me what is that and is it a serious problem or normal for a new born? Thank you
Mon, 4 May 2015
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HI, it appears to be swellong of lymph nodes over the back of head called occipital nodes which can happen due to some local infection in the hair/scalp sorounding them. No need to worry if child is fine
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What Causes Pea Sized Swellings On The Back Of The Head Of A Baby?

HI, it appears to be swellong of lymph nodes over the back of head called occipital nodes which can happen due to some local infection in the hair/scalp sorounding them. No need to worry if child is fine