Symptoms & Signs
Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
Moderate
ICD-10: R22 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सिर पर सूजन · தமிழ்: தலையில் வீக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಊತ · తెలుగు: తలపై వాపు · বাংলা: মাথায় ফোলা · मराठी: डोक्यावर सूज · ગુજરાતી: માથામાં સોજો
About this condition
A noticeable swelling, bump, or lump anywhere on the head or scalp that can be felt or seen. It may result from injury, infection, cysts, or other causes and requires medical examination to determine the underlying reason. Most head lumps are harmless but should be checked by a doctor to rule out serious conditions.
Common symptoms
lump on head
swelling on scalp
bump on forehead
head mass
painless head swelling
visible head lump
When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours for evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सिर पर सूजन · सिर पर गांठ · माथे पर गिल्टी · खोपड़ी पर उभार |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தலையில் வீக்கம் · தலையில் கட்டி · நெற்றியில் வீக்கம் · மண்டை ஓட்டில் கட்டி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಊತ · ತಲೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಗಂಟು · ಹಣೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಉಬ್ಬು · ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಗಡ್ಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | తలపై వాపు · తలపై ముద్ద · నుదిటిపై వాపు · తల మీద గడ్డ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মাথায় ফোলা · মাথায় চাকা · কপালে ফোলা · মাথার খুলিতে পিণ্ড |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डोक्यावर सूज · डोक्यावर गाठ · कपाळावर सूज · डोक्यात गुठळी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | માથામાં સોજો · માથા પર ગાંઠ · કપાળ પર સોજો · માથાની ખોપરીમાં ગઠ્ઠો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Localized swelling, mass and lump, head?
lump on head, swelling on scalp, bump on forehead, head mass, painless head swelling, visible head lump.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours for evaluation
Is Localized swelling, mass and lump, head common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Localized swelling, mass and lump, head?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24-48 hours for evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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