I am a fairly active, healthy 35 year old woman. I have noticed the left side of the back of my skull where it kindof sticks out on both sides seems harder and bigger than the right side. After a jog the other day, I noticed just below that about an inch on my neck, a small hard knot, under the skin, not noticable on teh exterior, not painful, does not move around, but it is definitely large enough to feel and find without much feeling around. I am concerned. What are some things this might be? Do you think it is imperative to see the doctor, or something that I need to watch?
HI, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-IN my opinion, this lump in the neck might be a just bony protrusion -i.e. Occipital tuberosity, which one could think as the lump as done by you.l?.3-Dear, cause of this lump is anatomical tuberosity in the Occipital are of the skull. And is normal occur enc.4-So don't worry and forget it, as no other fact is notified by you, i n your query.5-If you still worry I would advise you to consult an ER doctor, who would rule out the medical causes, which are not present in your case -as told in your query.6-Hope this would solve you query to your satisfaction.7-Wellcome for more queries to me On Chat Doctor. Thnks once again for your inquisitive query. Have a Good Day.!!