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I Fell On My Right Side A Couple Of Weeksago.

Posted on Fri, 7 Jun 2019

Question: I fell on my right side a couple of weeksago. Had very bad black eye. It’s looking much better.

There is still swollen hard lump on my eyebrow that doesn’t seem to be going away. It seems very thick.

Tonight I just banged my head into a door . It is in same area as one from last fall and now the entire eyebrow has a hard swollen area
But the original swollen area much harder.

I tend to fall on my right side

Im Putting ice on New swelling.

I’m gettin scared

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is a Haematoma

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,it looks like Haematoma, i.e.Collection of blood.
In majority,it will resolve spontaneously in course of time.
In some,it needs drainage after giving a small incision.
In your case,if it is not resolving, please consult your doctor and get it drained.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards

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