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Lump on head

2018-08-25 02:40:04
Hi, my 18 days old baby have lump at right side on her head. She came in the world through pump process. How will the lump be healed. I am very tensed about her lump. Please tell me what can I do.
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Don't worry. It's cephalhematoma. It will take upto 3months to resolve

Answered2018-08-25 04:12:50

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Relax,it's just fluid accumulation,due to vacuum cup. It'll disappear by itself in about 2-3 weeks time. Do NOT massage or foment the lump. If still there after that time,consult your paediatrician for physical examination.

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