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What Is The Cure For The Small Lump At The Back Of The Head Causing Sensitivity And Pain?

Last night, on a section in the back of my head, I felt some sensitivity and pain. There was a small lump I hadn't noticed before as well. I felt a little "off" all day, lightheaded and almost weightless. A few times things like patterns felt like the were moving, and moving my head too quickly made me dizzy. The pain is still there today, just not as severe as it felt last night. I did get hit snowboarding by someone coming down the mountain in that exact spot on my head, by I was wearing my helmet and it was a week ago. Wouldn't I have felt all this before if it was from that? What else could it be?
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

As this lump is associated with recent injury, most probable reason of your symptoms is a blood accumulation (hematoma) which has gotten infected and turned into an abscess. If so, the area should be painful, swollen. You may also have fever and weakness due to infection.
I suggest you to consult a surgeon. In case of any doubts, ultrasound should be done. Abscess should be incised and drained.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Is The Cure For The Small Lump At The Back Of The Head Causing Sensitivity And Pain?

Hello! Thank you for the query. As this lump is associated with recent injury, most probable reason of your symptoms is a blood accumulation (hematoma) which has gotten infected and turned into an abscess. If so, the area should be painful, swollen. You may also have fever and weakness due to infection. I suggest you to consult a surgeon. In case of any doubts, ultrasound should be done. Abscess should be incised and drained. Hope this will help. Regards.