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What Is The Lump On Back Of My Head?

I slipped on ice 5 days ago and fell back and hit my head. i never lost consciouness or vomited. A lump appeared right away on the back of my head. I had a headache shortly after and now my head is just tender and a mild headache occasionaly. Should i be worried or am i fine?
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

The following symptoms following Head injury require evaluation by a Neurosurgeon
1. Loss of Consciousness
2. Fits
3. Headache
4. Vomiting
5. Dizziness
6. Giddiness
7. Double Vision
8. Blurring of Vision
9. Numbness
10. Weakness
11. Bleeding from Nose
12. Bleeding from Ears
13. Bleeding from throat

Of this
you have headache and lump
hence you need to consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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What Is The Lump On Back Of My Head?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. The following symptoms following Head injury require evaluation by a Neurosurgeon 1. Loss of Consciousness 2. Fits 3. Headache 4. Vomiting 5. Dizziness 6. Giddiness 7. Double Vision 8. Blurring of Vision 9. Numbness 10. Weakness 11. Bleeding from Nose 12. Bleeding from Ears 13. Bleeding from throat Of this you have headache and lump hence you need to consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.