What is a very hard bump on the right side of the head about an inch from the edge of the ear that hurts when you push on it?

Answer 1

hello,first of all does the bump you have,have any color ?i have 2 bumps on top of my head for years they have no color to it and they dont hurt ,sometimes i had another bump which hurted and turned out to be a insekt bite.you should keep an eye on it and let someone take a look if its in a different color then your scalp,if it stays same for 5 days go see a doctor. good luck

Sounds to me like a "bonk on the noggin". Have you been in any type of accident recently. If you are not having other symptoms such as blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc. You can probably wait a few days and see what happens. Or schedule a doctor's appt. to get checked out. If however, you are having other problems. I would seek treatment at the nearest emergency center.

I read your question and I myself have been looking for an to a hard lump on my daughter's head. She has had it for months. I've waited this long to take her to the doctor because it does hurt her when you push on it so I was hopeing it was an ingrown hair and go ahead and come to a head so it can get well. I don't see that happening so I'm leaning more toward a cyst and I 'll be taking her to a doctor. If you aren't seeing your lump coming to a head even after appling warm rags, maybe you should also see about seeing a doctor. Ingrown hairs/cysts can become larger and make deep holes. Ofcourse an infection can also start but infection of the lump would'nt be a horrible thing considering then it would come to a head and we would'nt need a doctor.

Hello, I had the same exactly like u described it. No prior history of any elergies at all. Suddently one morning I had them. Ignored it for about 1 week then started doing some research over the internet and tried taking doc's appointment. PCP Doc wouldn't give me appointment for another 1 week. Stupid Docs. Spoke to a doc friend. He prescribed me "Methylprednisolone" There are 21 4mg tabs to be taken over 6 days in reducing quatities. first day u take 6 tab and reduce the ammoutn of tab as days go by and complete the course. Took these tab and everything disappeared. Saw difference right from first day. I was glad i did not go to the PCP. I would have spent $20 for visiting the PCP , another $30 for visiting the skin specialist and then another $20 for the tablets. I spents $16 for the tab, paid without insurance and the problem was taken care of. Passing on the experience.

Answer 2

Hard to tell without more information, like location (Which side of the ear?), physical appearance (red, swollen, hot?), and onset of symptoms (when did it start bothering you, and what were you doing just before you stared feeling it?). It could be anything from an ingrown hair to a tumor. There are muscles under the skin as well, and they can cramp or spasm, making it feel like a bump, and would be painful. And if you have ever had your head cut by broken glass (like in a car accident), tiny pieces of glass have been known to push their way back to the surface of the skin even years later. My little sister may have what you are describing.. she has a hard bump about the size of a quarter on the anterior part of her left ear next to the lobe. She says it doesnt hurt her when you touch it. The bump is pretty noticeable but there's no redness around the area. We're confused as to what it is too. She's had it for maybe a week and she will be seeing a doctor about it soon. I'm sorry I havent been able to answer your question but maybe it will be comforting to know other people may have the same condition.

Answer 3

It is quite likely that the bump to which is being referred is the external occipital protuberance. It is part of the external occipital bone, and is also known as the inion. Far from being a 'growth' or disorder, it is the attachment point for the ligamentum nuchae and the trapezius muscle. It will appear in varying sizes on people of both sexes, on some being readily visible and on others not easily located by touch. In keeping with the "paranoia first" policy of these other posts, be sure to consult a physician if you have any further questions or concerns. While it is unlikely that this bump is the cause of headaches or other discomfort, those problems should not be ignored.

Answer 4

It sounds like it could be the bone growth, called the mastoid process, to which a muscle is attached that aids in turning and rocking the head. This process is found on both sides of the head and is generally the same size. The other end of the muscle is attached to the sternum, and thus called the sternomastoidus muscle. If the "hard bump" is on one side only, perhaps a doctor should be consulted for further evaluation.

Answer 5

well i have a bump on the side of my head and hurts when you touch it my doctor said it waas a sist

Answer 6

your skull or a rising

Answer 7

yes