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Head Injury, Feeling Sick And Dizzy. Soft Bump On Forehead. Cause For Concern?
Hi I hit my head on a low beam today which has happened several times I m the last month as I ve moved to a very old house. I think I had mild Concussion as I felt sick and dizzy. I feel a lot better now but as well as the bump I gave a dent in my forehead in the centre of the bump which is very soft. Is this dent cause for serious concern?
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that there is no cause of concern based on your symptoms.
The bump is likely to be a small scalp hematoma (collection of blood in the soft tissues over the skull bone). This would resolve on its own in a few days.
As you said, your symptoms are due to a mild concussion injury. You can take betahistine tablets to reduce dizziness.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that there is no cause of concern based on your symptoms.
The bump is likely to be a small scalp hematoma (collection of blood in the soft tissues over the skull bone). This would resolve on its own in a few days.
As you said, your symptoms are due to a mild concussion injury. You can take betahistine tablets to reduce dizziness.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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