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Could Painful Lump On Back Of Neck Be Due To Head Injury?

My 11 year old son fell at school today and has a large bump and bruise above his right eye. It is quite swollen; he cannot open his eye all the way. I am assuming this is not a big deal. However, he has a painful, small lump on the back of his neck, which I am worried about. Could this be related to the head injury? He says the lump is tender to the touch.
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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Hi 1st of i would like to tell you about the eye part , as described by you the sweeling and bruise on the eye is not to be taken lighty , u must see a eye surgeon soon as it could be a infection.And if i take both of them into account there could be because of some trauma caused by either some hitting on your child and yes the lump could be related to head injury. you need to give some antiinflammatory medicine like brufen to reduce the pain and swelling.
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Could Painful Lump On Back Of Neck Be Due To Head Injury?

Hi 1st of i would like to tell you about the eye part , as described by you the sweeling and bruise on the eye is not to be taken lighty , u must see a eye surgeon soon as it could be a infection.And if i take both of them into account there could be because of some trauma caused by either some hitting on your child and yes the lump could be related to head injury. you need to give some antiinflammatory medicine like brufen to reduce the pain and swelling.