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Small bumps on back of head

2020-08-25 03:43:17
My son is 6.5 months old. Yesterday I suddenly noticed 2-3 small bumps like things on the back side of his head.It is behind both the ears and near to the neck joint on both sides. It is slipping when I am pressing it. What is it? I am worried. Please advice.
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Looks like its lymphnode, but need some detail to confirm or examination.
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Answered2020-08-25 09:29:31

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