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How Can Fluid Filled Lump Be Treated?
Hello,my 85year old mother hit her forehead on a door frame 9days ago. She still has an egg sized,fluid filled lump on her forehead,which doesn't seem to be going down. She will not visit her GP and we are worried about her. She also sprained her wrist.
Fri, 9 May 2014
Hi.
Since this is a resolving hematoma, do not worry her much ; will resolve in time.
Sprained wrist in an old Mother should be X-rayed and this can become a good reason for her to be ready to visit a Doctor. And then she becomes ready , you may request your GP to put in a needle to aspirate the swelling.
I know how difficult it is to convince her at this age. They behave so childish; so apply the principle which you apply to the child and she may be a ready ...
Since this is a resolving hematoma, do not worry her much ; will resolve in time.
Sprained wrist in an old Mother should be X-rayed and this can become a good reason for her to be ready to visit a Doctor. And then she becomes ready , you may request your GP to put in a needle to aspirate the swelling.
I know how difficult it is to convince her at this age. They behave so childish; so apply the principle which you apply to the child and she may be a ready ...
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