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Child. Painful, Purple, Bruised Lump On Forehead. Histroy Of Hit. No Vomitting Etc. Need Visit To Doctor?
My 4 year old son hit his head (front left forehead) REALLY hard - had a huge egg on his head. We iced it on and off for the whole day. There was no vomiting, no lethargia, nothing unusual, except he kept saying his head hurts. It's now 8 days later and he is still saying his 'bump' hurts. He won't let me touch it at all. It's now a purple bruise, and very little bump. Do I need to take him to the doctor?
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
Hi
Thanks for your query.
After injury it sometimes takes 2 to 3 weeks for hematoma to settle.
This is good that he was active after injury.
No need to worry.
Keep applying ice 1 to 2 times a day and give acetaminophen for pain relief.
If symptoms persist get him evaluated by pediatrician
Wishing your baby good health.
God bless..
Thanks for your query.
After injury it sometimes takes 2 to 3 weeks for hematoma to settle.
This is good that he was active after injury.
No need to worry.
Keep applying ice 1 to 2 times a day and give acetaminophen for pain relief.
If symptoms persist get him evaluated by pediatrician
Wishing your baby good health.
God bless..
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