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Is Swollen Lump On Head With Headache And Pain In Neck After Hitting Back Of Head On Wall Serious?
Hi my 6 yo son hit the back of his head on the wall yesterday and its now a hard swollen lump about the size of a golf ball, and he has a headache and neck ache. He didnt get knocked out, his pupils are fine. Ive given him panadol, should i be concerned?
Thu, 21 May 2015
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
In case of head injury,one has to observe the patient for 48 hours for
drowsiness
vomiting
fits.
If nothing happens within this period you can relax.
Otherwise consult neurosurgeon.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
In case of head injury,one has to observe the patient for 48 hours for
drowsiness
vomiting
fits.
If nothing happens within this period you can relax.
Otherwise consult neurosurgeon.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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