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What Causes Sore Bump On The Top Of Head?

Today I have a sore bump on the top of my head. I did not notice it until I tried to comb my hair. Touching it makes it hurt. Not too badly, but it is a rather large bump. I have not hit my head on anything and there is no reason for it to be there. It is simply there since I woke up.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi

A lump on the head can be caused by several things including head trauma, bone tumors and calcified bone.

Getting bumped on the head is common and if you have symptoms other than some localized pain, the lump will go away in a day or two. However, a lump on the head can also have a more serious cause such as a hematoma or concussion. These serious conditions require immediate medical attention

do not comb on that area and can apply cold compression on the same and if it is painful can take some pain killers in consultation with your doctor

if it does not subside with in a week please consult the surgeon and probable an x-ray or MRI may be advised

Wish You Good Health

Regards

Dr Sridhar K

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What Causes Sore Bump On The Top Of Head?

Hi A lump on the head can be caused by several things including head trauma, bone tumors and calcified bone. Getting bumped on the head is common and if you have symptoms other than some localized pain, the lump will go away in a day or two. However, a lump on the head can also have a more serious cause such as a hematoma or concussion. These serious conditions require immediate medical attention do not comb on that area and can apply cold compression on the same and if it is painful can take some pain killers in consultation with your doctor if it does not subside with in a week please consult the surgeon and probable an x-ray or MRI may be advised Wish You Good Health Regards Dr Sridhar K