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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On The Head
one week ago hit my head on cabinet corner right side of head in front still hurts no bump or see bruise but it is under my hair and feels bruised take advil and it does not help still hurts when I touch it I scratched it and it was painful any thoughts what I should do
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Bruise on the head due to trauma is caused by hematoma formation.
Hematoma is formed by collection of blood under the skin due to trauma.
Hematoma usually resolves by itself.
The hematoma reduces in size and changes in color and thus resolves.
You can take painkiller for the pain.
In case the swelling and pain does not resolve within 7-10 days, you can consult your primary healthcare provider.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Bruise on the head due to trauma is caused by hematoma formation.
Hematoma is formed by collection of blood under the skin due to trauma.
Hematoma usually resolves by itself.
The hematoma reduces in size and changes in color and thus resolves.
You can take painkiller for the pain.
In case the swelling and pain does not resolve within 7-10 days, you can consult your primary healthcare provider.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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