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Pea size lump on baby head
My baby has a pea size lump behind his left ear . It doesn't hurt him. He is 3 months old. What is it. And how will it go. It is not visible because of his hair. When I touch his head I can feel it and when I press it moves.
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Physical examination to be done to diagnose lump
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Consult near by pediatrician
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Most probably it's a lymp node. However get your kid examined when you go next for vaccinations
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Any abnormal swellings in head & neck has to be seen and palpated directly.
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C. Sridevi
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47 yrs exp
Chennai
It would be helpful if you can send a photo of the lump and is it hard or soft and how long is it there
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Dr. Bhavya K B
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10 yrs exp
Hassan
Better we examine child and then comment on swelling
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