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Suggest Remedy For Head Injury

my daughter was sitting on a bench at a ballfield and fell backwards and hit her head off of a cement pad. there was an instant bump on her head. the swelling has gone down from the initial size. I put ice on it imediately. should i take her to be checked
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,

The bump formation in head 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 preparations, ice compression & adequate rest.

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

Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status.
There is no need to worry, she will be fine.

Wishing your daughter a good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Head Injury

Hello dear, The bump formation in head 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 preparations, ice compression & adequate rest. If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, excessive crying, vomiting, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc...then it will be better to consult her Pediatrician. Under such circumstances, a proper clinical+ radiological evaluation will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status. There is no need to worry, she will be fine. Wishing your daughter a good health. Take care.