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What Causes Itching Feeling On Head Where Skull Was Fractured?
hi, my nine month old son suffered a skull fracture a week before. Blood on his back of head has come out and we felt it like a bag of fluid. Doctor told us it is blood and will be reabsorbed by the body. His swelling is reducing these days but he is itching for last 2 days. Is it due to healing of head or what can cause it? Please let me know if this needs urgent attention. Thanks.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hai im Dr.Nallammai
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Your child is sufferring from hematoma in his skull. On seeing your history it should be either a subdural or subgaleal haematoma.
For both conditions the management is conservative only.
Itching is a good sign, and as you said it indicates healing.
It will settle down completely in a week or two.
Follow up with a CT scan if your doc advises.
Take care.
Welcome to HCM
Your child is sufferring from hematoma in his skull. On seeing your history it should be either a subdural or subgaleal haematoma.
For both conditions the management is conservative only.
Itching is a good sign, and as you said it indicates healing.
It will settle down completely in a week or two.
Follow up with a CT scan if your doc advises.
Take care.
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