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Suggest Medications For Swollen And Tender Regions In The Head
My son was goofing around and went to jump off the couch to the coffee table and missed the table. He hit his head behind his right ear. He didn't loose consciousness, I kept him awake and he isn't complaining of a headache. It's just tender to the touch, swollen and red. Should I take him to his pediatrician?
The redness & swelling after fall is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma. The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest.
If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, excessive crying, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult his Pediatrician. Under such circumstances, a CT scan of brain will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms.
Wishing him a good health. Take care.
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Suggest Medications For Swollen And Tender Regions In The Head
Hello dear, The redness & swelling after fall is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma. The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest. If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, excessive crying, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult his Pediatrician. Under such circumstances, a CT scan of brain will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms. Wishing him a good health. Take care.