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How Should A Forehead Lump With Swelling And Pain Be Treated?

Hi I have a 2 year old daughter that was running around she bumped her head on the walls edge and has a bump in her forehead it s swollen and fells like a water balloon when I touch it she cried for a bit but I m worried about that bump in her head should u take her in to the er.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question. Swelling is expected after getting bumped in the head. As long as there was no loss of consciousness at the time of the injury, there is nothing to worry about. Unless there is vomiting within the first 24 hours after injury, there is no concern. The swelling will subside over the next few days until it is gone. There is no need for an ER visit.
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How Should A Forehead Lump With Swelling And Pain Be Treated?

Hello. I just read through your question. Swelling is expected after getting bumped in the head. As long as there was no loss of consciousness at the time of the injury, there is nothing to worry about. Unless there is vomiting within the first 24 hours after injury, there is no concern. The swelling will subside over the next few days until it is gone. There is no need for an ER visit.