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How To Treat A Tender Spot On Head Caused Due To Injury?
I hit my head on my windshield in an accident and went to the E.R. Had a Ct scan that was negative, however almost a week later I still have a little tenderness and there is a spot that when I press down on it feels like my finger sinks into it. Does this warrant a visit to the doctor?
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
Hi,
The CT brain is the gold standard for any head injury. If it has shown a normal study, you needn't be worried. The bump on head is probably soft tissue swelling and it should recede in a week or two. Applying an ice-pack will certainly help in decreasing it further and the pain too should go away. You could also take an over-the-counter Tylenol for the pain. If however the symptoms don't go away and you get any new symptoms you would need to visit your doctor.
The CT brain is the gold standard for any head injury. If it has shown a normal study, you needn't be worried. The bump on head is probably soft tissue swelling and it should recede in a week or two. Applying an ice-pack will certainly help in decreasing it further and the pain too should go away. You could also take an over-the-counter Tylenol for the pain. If however the symptoms don't go away and you get any new symptoms you would need to visit your doctor.
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