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Massive Lump Behind Head After Falling. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi I fell from my loft and landed on the back of my head (it hit the skirting board) when I hit it I saw a light flash and bit of silence then I felt fine, I have a massive lump that is hard around the outside but spongey in the centre, there s not a deep cut its more like a graze. Do I need to be concerned? I feel fine to be honest don t have any vision problems
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The lump formation after fall is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma.
The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.
But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.
Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by taking analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest.

If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, visual disturbance, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult your Doctor.
Under such circumstances, a CT scan of brain will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Massive Lump Behind Head After Falling. Should I Be Concerned?

Hello dear, The lump formation after fall is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma. The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by taking analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest. If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, visual disturbance, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult your Doctor. Under such circumstances, a CT scan of brain will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms. Wishing you a good health. Take care.