Destiny K. asked
I have a small tender lump just above my temple and on the side of my forehead. It is very tender, and I did not bump my head. The first couple of days, it hurt to move the muscles in that area, and the pain was radiating. Now, about 5 days later, it is still very tender, but the muscle pain is mostly replaced by what feels like a feverish headache in that area and radiating out on the front and anatomical left side of my head (the side with the tender lump). I’m supposed to get on a plane tomorrow (90-minute flight). What could be causing this, and what should I do?
June 29th, 2023
Richard M. answered
The most common causes of a tender lump on the forehead include allergies due to irritants or infect...
June 29th, 2023
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