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What Do Lumps On The Base Of The Head Indicate?
I had an occiptal nerve block approximately 3 weeks ago. Well Saturday I developed these nodules on my neck and base of my head. The one on my head was very tender and the one on my neck was without pain. Well.I began Keflex after 3 dosage I noted another one on the left side of neck. The nurse told me its common after the block and it will go away. I m concerned because my head is tender and it feel like their is a nodule on the scalp as well. Any answers before I go back to Mdoctor and they think I m freaking out for nothing.
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This seems reactionary lymph node enlargement in the drainage area of the occipital nerve block, which may indicate underlying infection.
You should immediately report to your doctor for further guidance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This seems reactionary lymph node enlargement in the drainage area of the occipital nerve block, which may indicate underlying infection.
You should immediately report to your doctor for further guidance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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