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Is Dent On Forehead After Being Hit Against A Handle Dangerous?

Hi, I received a dent in my forhead a few days ago. I had fallen, and hit my head on a cupboard HANDLE. I now have a dent there that you can actually SEE the shape of the handle. Not much pain.. nothing else seems out of order . Is this dangerous?
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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Hello dear,

The dent formation is due to the nature of the impact as well as accumulation of fluid & blood.
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 Dent On Forehead After Being Hit Against A Handle Dangerous?

Hello dear, The dent formation is due to the nature of the impact as well as accumulation of fluid & blood. 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,