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What Is The Treatment Of Bump On Head If Had It ?
2 year old son fell and hit forehead on concrete and its pretty red but not swollen and no bump yet and this happened about a hour ago. He is eating and drinking fine running around the house laughing and playing like normal. I just want to make sure I shouldnt take him to the ER?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
It could be a hematoma only.
It is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin.
Nothing much to worry as it will settle by itself. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a hematoma only.
It is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin.
Nothing much to worry as it will settle by itself. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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