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What Causes Lump On Top Of Head Post Injury?

My 5 year old has a lump that sticks up and is hard enough to feel like a bone or cartlidge is sticking up (on the top of his head). His uncle said he hit his head on the counter almost two weeks ago and my son was pretty upset but there was never any blood. The bump has not gotten smaller and is very noticeable. I, along with his father, teacher and grandma, are concerned! There is also a patch of dry, flaky skin (almost reptile looking/feeling) where the bump is. How concerned should we be??
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The lump formation on the forehead 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.

Since, almost 02 weeks have elapsed since the injury and there is no decrease in size of the lump, it will be better to consult his 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, your son will be fine.

Wishing him a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Lump On Top Of Head Post Injury?

Hello dear, The lump formation on the forehead 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. Since, almost 02 weeks have elapsed since the injury and there is no decrease in size of the lump, it will be better to consult his 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, your son will be fine. Wishing him a good health. Take care.