
Child Fell And Bump Appeared On Head. There Is No Swelling Or Cut. Should I Be Worried?

Thanks for posting your query. I can understand your concern for your son.
If your son is behaving normally then there is nothing much to worry and the soft lump seems like a small hematoma. However if your son shows any abnormal behavior like seizures, uprolling of eyes, tics, unconsciousness then any subdural hematoma needs to be ruled out. Unlike in epidural hematomas, which are usually caused by tears in arteries, subdural bleeding usually results from tears in veins that cross the subdural space.
Symptoms of subdural hemorrhage have a slower onset than those of epidural hemorrhages because the lower pressure veins bleed more slowly than arteries. Thus, signs and symptoms may show up within 24 hours but can be delayed as much as 2 weeks
Most of the time, subdural hematomas occur around the tops and sides of the frontal and parietal lobes. I think a CT scan of head will definitely help in ruling out such sinister problems which can happen after a traumatic brain injury. Also keep an eye on any neurological symptoms or seizures. If they happen, consult ER at the earliest.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.

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