GENERAL HEALTH
Bump on the Head: Causes and When to See a Doctor
May 29, 2020
Symptom Guides > General Health > Bump on the Head: Causes and When to See a Doctor

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Dr. Sarah Malka
Dr. Sarah Malka is a board certified emergency medicine physician with K Health. She completed her residency at Harvard Medical School.
A bump is any size of lump, protrusion, puffiness, or localized swelling either under or on top of the skin of your head. Many head bumps are caused by a direct injury or force, though some can form without prior trauma to the area, such cysts, infections, or bone spurs. Mild head bumps likely heal on their own, however, a severe head injury, a head bump with significant symptoms, or a concussion are all reasons to talk to a doctor sooner rather than later.
Throughout this article, I’ll explore:
“Whether rash, infection, or injury- itchy, painful, or neither- a bump on the head requires further investigation.”
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by
Dr. Sarah Malka
Dr. Sarah Malka is a board certified emergency medicine physician with K Health. She completed her residency at Harvard Medical School.
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