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What Causes Tender Bump On Back Left Side Of Head?
Question: Woke up this morning with a painful and tender bump on the back left side of my head. Nothing else going on besides that. Should I be concerned or relax for a few days first?
Brief Answer:
Need antibiotic treatment without delay.
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for posting to us.
If you had no history of recent trauma, such a symptom usually indicate a soft tissue infection (folliculitis). This needs early institution of antibiotic treatment along with analgesics. Usually this resolves by 5-7 days of treatment.
Also, we will have to drain pus collection if any.
Kindly see your doctor without delay to prevent progression of infection and further complications.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.
Need antibiotic treatment without delay.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
If you had no history of recent trauma, such a symptom usually indicate a soft tissue infection (folliculitis). This needs early institution of antibiotic treatment along with analgesics. Usually this resolves by 5-7 days of treatment.
Also, we will have to drain pus collection if any.
Kindly see your doctor without delay to prevent progression of infection and further complications.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.
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