my son is 9 months old and i have noticed he has 3 hard lumps on the lower back of his head
2007-02-25 07:15:33 · 12 answers · asked by suzy boom 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Sounds like he needs to see a doctor. Just to be safe. Especially at that age.
2007-02-25 07:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by sandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The occipital nodes on the back of the head form part of the lymph system that drains the scalp in that region - has he had a cut, sore or infection on his head anywhere? Can you move the skin over the lumps (i.e. are the lumps deep to the skin) or do the lumps move when you move the skin (i.e. fixed in the skin).
How is he in himself? Does he have a temperature?
The other thing they could be are sebaceous cysts. These are blocked sweat glands that fill with sebum and sweat and they have a tiny hole in the middle. Mind you, he is a bit young for these but you never know.
Other lumps that occur in the midline (as this is where the skin fuses as the baby develops in the womb) are dermoid cysts. In a child of his age, whatever they are they will almost certainly be harmless so try not to worry.
Make an appointment with your GP to get them looked at as it will put your mind at rest. If you think he is unwell in addition to the lumps then get him looked at sooner.
Good luck.
2007-02-25 11:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Kildare 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you effective it is not in basic terms a lump on your cranium brought about by skill of a prior blow to the top? I certainly have an extremely lumpy cranium because of the fact I certainly have bashed my damaging head a warm over the years (be conscious to self - be extra careful). it must be well worth going to a doctor in basic terms in case.
2016-10-16 11:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well not being a doctor myself, take him to the doctor as soon as possible.
I think maybe getting medical advice on yahoo answers for your son is slightly going down the wrong road.
Ring the NHS direct helpline,
You need to speak to a proffesional!
2007-02-25 07:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by sarah67789 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to be sure he is OK, take him to the doctor and have him checked out to make sure all is well with him.
He hasn't been hitting his head on any thing, has he? Is he around other children and he maybe has been getting hit in the head by one of them?
2007-02-25 07:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here are lymph glands at the back of the head called occipital nodes..these may be swollen due to a simple cold or even a minor infection in a child
2007-02-25 07:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glands back there. Usually not a problem. Check with your doc next visit just to ease your mind.
2007-02-25 07:19:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well it could be his glands but becouse of his age to make sure everything is ok take him to the doctors or ring up the nhs helpline and they will tell u what to do if it is serious p.s hope everything is ok
2007-02-26 03:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by traceypink2005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctor.
2007-02-25 07:22:44 · answer #9 · answered by funnelweb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be nothing go to the docs tomorrow morning don"t leave it any later
2007-02-25 07:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋