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How Should A Hematoma On Occipital Bone With No Break To The Bone After I Fell 2 Weeks Ago Be Treated?
Question: I fell 2 weeks ago
ER doctor. Head injury. With hematoma on occipital bone with no break to the bone. The overall swelling and discoloring have pretty much gone hot I have a lump about the size of a large thumb it puts pressure on the bone causing headache. I ice a couple times aa day but the lump isn’t reduced in size and is very uncomfortable does it take time to drain or absorb. It has been two weeks
ER doctor. Head injury. With hematoma on occipital bone with no break to the bone. The overall swelling and discoloring have pretty much gone hot I have a lump about the size of a large thumb it puts pressure on the bone causing headache. I ice a couple times aa day but the lump isn’t reduced in size and is very uncomfortable does it take time to drain or absorb. It has been two weeks
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern,
But before I can guide you any further, I would like you to upload a closer up picture of thee swelling if possible, so that I can gain an idea of the color and appearance.
Ideally a subcutaneous hematoma to the head, should resolve within a few days. Since this is persisting, and also seems to cause you headache, it can be due to the pressure on the deeper tissues.
I would suggest you to consult with your treating physician, for a proper drainage with a small incision. You may also require a short course of antibiotics, which should help in easy and faster healing of the wound.
I hope this helps. Please feel free to discuss further.
Regards
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern,
But before I can guide you any further, I would like you to upload a closer up picture of thee swelling if possible, so that I can gain an idea of the color and appearance.
Ideally a subcutaneous hematoma to the head, should resolve within a few days. Since this is persisting, and also seems to cause you headache, it can be due to the pressure on the deeper tissues.
I would suggest you to consult with your treating physician, for a proper drainage with a small incision. You may also require a short course of antibiotics, which should help in easy and faster healing of the wound.
I hope this helps. Please feel free to discuss further.
Regards
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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