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Suggest Remedy For Bump On Back Of Head After Injury
Question: Fell backwards in house on wood floor. Head hit hard. Big bump on back near crown immediately. Hurts but no other problems noticed. It aches. I have ice pack on it. Should I do anything else?
Brief Answer:
Nothing except some relaxation for the time being
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for that bit of a booboo...but sounds like you're a trouper so that's good.
Of course, as a doctor I am obliged to tell you that if you've got a "bump" in the back of the head and there is pain then, you should consider avoiding the use of analgesics for the next 12-24 hrs. If symptoms of nausea/vomiting or sudden spinning or dizziness that could be classified as vertigo, double vision, or lessening in your alert status that you should not wait for anything else to happen but rather call 911. However, by the morning if all is well and nothing else has developed then, I would continue with the ice for the next 1-2 days (crushed ice best) for 20-30 min. at a time (using a cloth as a barrier between ice and bump) and then, you may start taking an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen/Motrin or another one if it happens to be your favorite.
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I would be honored to answer you quickly and comprehensively.
Please keep me informed as to the outcome of your situation.
The query has required a total of 8 minutes of physician specific time to read, research, and compile a return envoy to the patient.
Nothing except some relaxation for the time being
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for that bit of a booboo...but sounds like you're a trouper so that's good.
Of course, as a doctor I am obliged to tell you that if you've got a "bump" in the back of the head and there is pain then, you should consider avoiding the use of analgesics for the next 12-24 hrs. If symptoms of nausea/vomiting or sudden spinning or dizziness that could be classified as vertigo, double vision, or lessening in your alert status that you should not wait for anything else to happen but rather call 911. However, by the morning if all is well and nothing else has developed then, I would continue with the ice for the next 1-2 days (crushed ice best) for 20-30 min. at a time (using a cloth as a barrier between ice and bump) and then, you may start taking an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen/Motrin or another one if it happens to be your favorite.
I hope these answers satisfactorily addresses your question. If so, may I ask your favor of a HIGH STAR RATING with some written feedback?
Also, if there are no other questions or comments, may I ask you CLOSE THE QUERY on your end so this question can be transacted and archived for further reference by colleagues as necessary?
Please direct more comments or inquiries to me in the future at:
bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi
I would be honored to answer you quickly and comprehensively.
Please keep me informed as to the outcome of your situation.
The query has required a total of 8 minutes of physician specific time to read, research, and compile a return envoy to the patient.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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