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Is Bump On Flat Spot On Head With Mild Headache After Hit On Head Serious?

I hit my head on a metal dog cage door. I can't tell if I have an indent from it or not. I have flat spot on my head, and there is a little bump there. Happened about 6 hours ago. No side effects except for very mild headache. Should I be worried?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,

The bump formation on the head 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 preparations (like paracetamol), ice compression & adequate rest.

If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult your Doctor.
Under such circumstances, a proper clinical+ radiological evaluation will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms.

Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Is Bump On Flat Spot On Head With Mild Headache After Hit On Head Serious?

Hello dear, The bump formation on the head 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 preparations (like paracetamol), ice compression & adequate rest. If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult your Doctor. Under such circumstances, a proper clinical+ radiological evaluation will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing you a good health. Take care.