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How Can The Ear Mastoid Area With Bruising And Painful Lump Be Treated?

Hi, I was recently hit behind my ear Mastiod area by my 20 month old son headbutting me... I have a large very painful lump in that area and some bruising.. the pain feels like a constant stinging and burning sensation for 3 days now and has not subsided? What could this be and should I have any medical imaging done?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hi
don't worry much.
minor injury doesn't need imaging .
hit over ur mastoid lead to soft tissue injury leading to edema .
imaging unnecessarily causes radiation,so no need.
use lyser_D tab for 3 days twice daily ( diclofenac sodium+ serratiopeptide combination tab)
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How Can The Ear Mastoid Area With Bruising And Painful Lump Be Treated?

hi don t worry much. minor injury doesn t need imaging . hit over ur mastoid lead to soft tissue injury leading to edema . imaging unnecessarily causes radiation,so no need. use lyser_D tab for 3 days twice daily ( diclofenac sodium+ serratiopeptide combination tab)