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What Causes Bruised Bump On Lower Back Head Extending To Neck After An Injury?

Hello, I fell in the shower & have a big bump and bruise on the lower back side of my head close to my neck. It only hurts if I touch it & I have no other symptom associated with TBI. My neck was not showing any signs of bruising until three days after the fall. Does that mean that the bruise is draining down my neck? How concerned should I be?
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
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Welcome to healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You has got Hematoma to the posterior part of your neck. Due to dependent area now blood is draining as you are thinking rightly about it. You can ice it. If you have pain you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. It is likely to resolve gradually. You can get CT scan done to rule out internal injury. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Bruised Bump On Lower Back Head Extending To Neck After An Injury?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You has got Hematoma to the posterior part of your neck. Due to dependent area now blood is draining as you are thinking rightly about it. You can ice it. If you have pain you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. It is likely to resolve gradually. You can get CT scan done to rule out internal injury. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.