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What Causes A Lump On The Head After A Fall?
My son fell down the steps 4-5 days ago. He hit the back of his head. We put ice and he seemed fine. Tonight he was sitting next to me watching tv and I put my hand on his head and felt a goose egg. I had him put his head down so I could move the hair to see. When I did it seemed to be a tiny bald spot and when I moved the hair it popped like a giant pimple to ouze puss and blood. We plan to take him to a doctor tomorrow but wanted to try and figure it out tonight.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
It could be a contusion or hematoma. It is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. As first-line management, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a contusion or hematoma. It is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. As first-line management, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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