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Suggest Treatment For Soft Lump On Back Of Head In An Infant

Hi my ten montb daughter was un settled and layin next to me in my bed, she fell asleep soo i just went to turn off the light when she rolled and she fell offthe bed but hit the corner or my bedside table she cries for a long time but fell back asleep after cuddles, i notice she has a soft lump at the back off her her head and now im worried she is fast asleep but if i try to move her she does respond do i need to take her to the emergency room or see how she is inthe mornjng
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
HI...nothing to worry about. The soft lump you are noticing is a boggy swelling due to localised oedema in the hit area. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury -
1. Vomiting continuously
2. Seizures
3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose
4. Unconsciousness
5. Altered sensorium or behaviour.
If none of them are present, I don't think you should worry about his trivial head injury. For pain you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Suggest Treatment For Soft Lump On Back Of Head In An Infant

HI...nothing to worry about. The soft lump you are noticing is a boggy swelling due to localised oedema in the hit area. I will suggest you danger signs of head injury - 1. Vomiting continuously 2. Seizures 3. Watery of bloody discharge from ears and nose 4. Unconsciousness 5. Altered sensorium or behaviour. If none of them are present, I don t think you should worry about his trivial head injury. For pain you can give oral Paracetamol in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose(max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly. Regards - Dr. Sumanth