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Can The Bullet Fragments Left From Bullet Wound In Head Cause Bump On Forehead?

I received a bullet to my head in the late 80 s entrance wound was on the right side and exited through left ear causing damage to artery. Day before yesterday I started getting large bump on my forehead going from hairline to a fingers width of eyebrow. I have swelling around eye as well as redness to th area described above. Today I m having vision problems with my right eye and I also have bump under the skin by my r ear about the size of my little finger. Both hurts to apply pressure. Would there be any case of bullet fragments moving?
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

As per your description, this is a medical emergency and you should consult ER urgently! There must be some internal bleeding, whatever might be the cause; may be some ruptured aneurysm/hematoma etc. but needs immediate CT scan of brain for assessment and opinion by a neuroradiologist / neurosurgeon.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Can The Bullet Fragments Left From Bullet Wound In Head Cause Bump On Forehead?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! As per your description, this is a medical emergency and you should consult ER urgently! There must be some internal bleeding, whatever might be the cause; may be some ruptured aneurysm/hematoma etc. but needs immediate CT scan of brain for assessment and opinion by a neuroradiologist / neurosurgeon. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.