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Noticed A Lump And Indent On 1 Year Old After An Injury At The Back Of The Skull

My 1 year old daughter fell backwards and hit the base of the wall. There is a lump and an indent right beneath the lump. She isn t sleepy but I ve always been told that knots from falling are mostly ok but if there is an indention then I need to take her to the hospital. What should I do?
Fri, 11 Apr 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 analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest.

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

Wishing her a good health.
Take care.
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Noticed A Lump And Indent On 1 Year Old After An Injury At The Back Of The Skull

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 analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest. If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, excessive crying, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult her Pediatrician. Under such circumstances, a CT scan of brain will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms. Wishing her a good health. Take care.