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How To Treat Bump On Forehead Of A Child?

Sir, my 9 month old child fell off the bed (2 and half feet high) and has got a small bump on the left side of his fore head. he cried when he fell, after that i fed him the regular cerelac, and made him sleep. now he is fine playing normally. still the bump remains. do i have to worry about????
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi..you need not worry about the small bump. it is a soft tissue swelling and it will settle down by itself - but may take 1-2 weeks time occasionally based on the pressure of the injury. As he had his food and is playing well, you need not worry about the head injury at all.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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How To Treat Bump On Forehead Of A Child?

Hi..you need not worry about the small bump. it is a soft tissue swelling and it will settle down by itself - but may take 1-2 weeks time occasionally based on the pressure of the injury. As he had his food and is playing well, you need not worry about the head injury at all. Regards - Dr. Sumanth