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Scalp Hematoma, Sprain In Neck And Shoulders, Muscle Spasms In Arms And Fingers With Pain. History Of Hard Metal Hit On Head. Advice

I got hit in the head by a (10) pound metal strainer as I was leaning over putting up a cutting board; my symptoms are a (5cm) scalp hematoma, neck and shoulder sprain; pain down my arm and now I a having muscle spasms down my arm and fingers with them sticking together.....It appears I am getting wirse. I am a cheft at a nursing home.

j. lattimore
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to either nerve compression or any intra-cranial complication secondary to the head injury & hematoma.

The scalp hematoma is due to accumulation of fluid and blood.
The blood cells which gets 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, muscle relaxants, ice compression & adequate rest.

However, if the symptoms still persist or associated with any other complaints like vomiting, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc., then it will be better to consult your Physician.

Investigations like X ray of the head & neck region and CT scan will be helpful to rule out any intra cranial injury.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing you a good health.
Thanks & take care.
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Scalp Hematoma, Sprain In Neck And Shoulders, Muscle Spasms In Arms And Fingers With Pain. History Of Hard Metal Hit On Head. Advice

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to either nerve compression or any intra-cranial complication secondary to the head injury & hematoma. The scalp hematoma is due to accumulation of fluid and blood. The blood cells which gets 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, muscle relaxants, ice compression & adequate rest. However, if the symptoms still persist or associated with any other complaints like vomiting, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc., then it will be better to consult your Physician. Investigations like X ray of the head & neck region and CT scan will be helpful to rule out any intra cranial injury. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing you a good health. Thanks & take care.