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What Causes A Bump On The Head Of A Child After Hitting It?
Hello my 7 yr old son hit his head on the side of the pool, diving today at summer camp. There is a bump on the top of his head. There is a very slight indentation, but what concerns me most is that the bump is very soft. Should I be worried about calcifications or soft-tissue swelling, or anything else??? I googled this stuff.
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
hi, bump after falling is usually caused by soft tissue in the scalp. Nothing much to worry if he doesn't have vomiting, seizures or altered sensorium. Calcification usually occurs following a bleed and it takes time to calcify
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