I have swelling on right side of my head (about 1 inch above my ear). It feels like a hard bump. Along with it, I have severe headaches with terrible neck pain on right side only. Have seen ENT thinking that it might have something to do with my Cochlear Implant which I received in 1997. ENT indicates that it is not related to my Cochlear Implant. He ordered CT. Nothing comes up on CT.However, he feels area on my head and noticed it is swollen. Went back to my PCP. She recommends I see Neurologist. However, I cant get in to see Neurologist until October. Ive had this since May and its getting worse. The swelling is painful to touch. My neck is sore all the way down to my shoulder and its painful to sleep on my right side.
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is difficult to make a correct diagnosis without a careful clinical examination. However, if you can upload a clinical photograph of the swelling it would be useful in making a diagnosis. Further diagnosis may require MRI scan or ultrasound scan. As of now, you may need to take analgesics such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Best wishes, Chat Doctor.