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What Could Cause A Sudden Dent In The Forehead While Waking Up?
Question: I am a healthy 38 year old female. I woke up with a dent in my forehead and it is still there. I have a photo
Brief Answer:
It could be due to compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a soft tissue compression
It could be due to compression of that area while sleeping.
The compression may be due to any hard object or continuous pressure over that area while sleeping.
You just need observation.
No active treatment is necessary.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be due to compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a soft tissue compression
It could be due to compression of that area while sleeping.
The compression may be due to any hard object or continuous pressure over that area while sleeping.
You just need observation.
No active treatment is necessary.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you! That’s very helpful. I will watch it, in this case it should go away shortly, if not I seek treatment.
Brief Answer:
It may go away spontaneously
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It may go spontaneously.
Just wait and watch.
Regards
It may go away spontaneously
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It may go spontaneously.
Just wait and watch.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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