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Head injury
My mother had a head Injury today.. Her head hit the tap in bathroom. There was a minor cut and bleeding so I did a basic first aid with some antiseptic solution. Now it's not bleeding but there i swelling around the cut..
What should we do next..?
Should we foment with hot water or ice?
Plz help
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Hello observe for level of conciousness . Any change in consciousness level or if she vomits then take her to Hosp ASAP without delay. Tomorrow morning get a XRay skull done to rule out any fracture. Just leave the swelling the way it is and if increases then take her to hospital
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You can apply ice compression
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