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What Causes A Soft Lump On The Forehead And Black Eyes After Injury?
Question: My wife slipped and bumped her forehead. Goose egg swelling but two days latter developed black eyes. She was alert after the fall. No other symptoms. Slight headache but Advil takes it away. Iced the area past two days.
Brief Answer:
Continue treatment, black eye will improve
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The head injury seems to be mild.
The black eye occurs due to seepage of blood from soft tissue hematoma over head.
Nothing to worry about.
The black eye will improve in a week.
Take pain killers as required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Continue treatment, black eye will improve
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The head injury seems to be mild.
The black eye occurs due to seepage of blood from soft tissue hematoma over head.
Nothing to worry about.
The black eye will improve in a week.
Take pain killers as required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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