Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Hyperostosis of skull
Moderate
ICD-10: M85 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: खोपड़ी की हड्डी बढ़ना · தமிழ்: மண்டை எலும்பு வளர்ச்சி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆ ಮೂಳೆ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ · తెలుగు: పుర్రె ఎముక పెరుగుదల · বাংলা: মাথার খুলির হাড় বৃদ্ধি · मराठी: कवटीच्या हाडांची वाढ · ગુજરાતી: ખોપરીના હાડકાની વૃદ્ધિ
About this condition
Hyperostosis of the skull is abnormal thickening or overgrowth of skull bones, creating visible bumps or changes in head shape. This condition can be present from birth or develop gradually, sometimes causing headaches or facial changes. Most cases are benign and slow-growing, though medical evaluation is needed to rule out other conditions and monitor progression.
Common symptoms
headache
skull bumps
forehead prominence
head pressure
facial asymmetry
vision problems
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended for diagnosis and monitoring
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | खोपड़ी की हड्डी बढ़ना · सिर में उभार · माथे का बढ़ना · सिरदर्द |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மண்டை எலும்பு வளர்ச்சி · தலையில் கட்டி · நெற்றி பெரிதாதல் · தலைவலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆ ಮೂಳೆ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ · ತಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಬ್ಬು · ಹಣೆ ಹೊರಬರುವುದು · ತಲೆನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పుర్రె ఎముక పెరుగుదల · తలపై గడ్డలు · నొసలు పెద్దదగుట · తలనొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মাথার খুলির হাড় বৃদ্ধি · মাথায় ফোলা · কপাল বড় হওয়া · মাথাব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | कवटीच्या हाडांची वाढ · डोक्यावर गाठी · कपाळ मोठे होणे · डोकेदुखी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ખોપરીના હાડકાની વૃદ્ધિ · માથા પર ગઠ્ઠો · કપાળ મોટું થવું · માથાનો દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Hyperostosis of skull?
headache, skull bumps, forehead prominence, head pressure, facial asymmetry, vision problems.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended for diagnosis and monitoring
Is Hyperostosis of skull common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Hyperostosis of skull?
Severity is classified as Moderate. routine checkup recommended for diagnosis and monitoring.
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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