What Causes A Lump On Right Side Of The Neck Post An Injury?

Posted on Thu, 28 Apr 2016

Question: Hi,I fell backwards off a frame ladder about 10 feet maybe, kinda slid and fell,had hornets chase me so I let the ladder go,I hit the back bottom of my head and it was on the metal divide ledge that separates two store windows, it was deep and almost passed out, but I have two girls I raise and couldn't let myself do that,so I got it to stop bleeding after a few hours and a ems guy was getting gas and I showed him,he said needs stitches but lots of neosporen if I dont. So I did that and now a few months later I feel like a lump on my right side of my neck , like below ear level but by back of neck. My eyes hurt sometimes when you push on them like when tired. I know when I touch my neck it's like sore by that area,could be nothing, and I get headaches a lot like migrant but always got those. I just worry,I always do lol

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be after effect of a hematoma ion the area.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query to HCM.

The presence of a lump few months after the injury could be due to fibrosed hematoma in the area of the injury or a lymph node swelling or an infection or foreign body in the area. This needs a direct examination to find out the cause. If the swelling is painful and gradually increasing in size then an infection needs to be ruled out. It is best to consult your primary physician for a direct examination and proper treatment.

I hope this answers your query.

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