Scalp Swelling After Head Injury- 769 Questions Answered

There is a aunty of mine. She has swelling in head and its painting a lot. There is no injury . Just swelling and pain. Whom to consult?

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Dr. Jaipee Sharma (PT) Physiotherapist | Noida

rheumatologist or cardiologist ! swelling can be increase due to increase of uric acid or may be same bp medicine ... Read More

I am sleeping for 1.5hours on floor without pillow then I discover swelling in back of head scalp... Is it normal?

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Dr. Soudip Saha General Physician | South 24 Parganas

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I've got swelling on my head injury which occured due to a bus accident about 16years ago. The injury was basically due to small pieces of glasses of the bus window. And it's looking pale yellow now from some places.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, WHAT 16yrs back?HOW COME IT POSSIBLE? PLEASE CONSULT A GENERAL SURGEON. IF SOMETHING IS THEIR A SMALL PROCEDURE IS NEEDED. O.K BYE. ... Read More

My baby is 12 months 2 weeks. My baby suddenly falls from the couch. His Head injuries near ear and in the head to the swelling. No bleeding. She gets pain and crying while sleeping on the right side. It's happened 12 hours before.

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Dr. Chaudhari Umesh Ramesh Neonatologist | Pune

Please consult the doctor. If she was unconscious after fall or seizure(fits) then we need to evaluate her. ... Read More

There is a swelling in the middle of the head of my wife for last 10 days. It is on the top of the head beneath hairs. There is very mild pain started now. It was very small initially but not enlarged in size. There is no history of any injury/bruises/ head collision. Started homeopathic medicine today.

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Dr. Irfan Yousuf Wani Neurologist | Srinagar

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Needs one CBC and NCCT head. Take tab zerodol SP twice a day for 5 days. ... Read More

My brother fell in bathroom and his head got Swelling. His neck part also paining. To which doctor should I take him?

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I hope he is not in too much pain. Is he facing any symptoms like vomiting or dizziness or just pain and lump? You can take him to a general physician ... Read More

I have Avery old head injuries from an accident about 30 years back. I got stitches on both the injuries ( forehead and back of head) suddenly now there is swelling and pain on both the scars. Why is this happening after so many years?

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Dr. Pranjal Pandey Neurosurgeon | Noida

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It's not likely that it's related to the trauma. It's scar tissue, it won't have swelling or pain unless it is infected. I don't think it is related to your trauma. ... Read More

There is a knot on my head / scalp. Left lower part of the skull. I don't even remember when I got it, but it's old. And if I touch it, it hurts a little.

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Dr. Anand Kalaskar General Physician | Pune

Nothing to worry about, still u may need a short course of treatment ... Read More

My 8-month-old baby girl (7 kg) fell from a 1.5 ft bed, hit her head (left side above ear), developed swelling. No vomiting, abnormal sleep, or pupil change initially. Applied ice packs, baby was active. On day 3, she had 102°F fever; new doctor said fever is viral, swelling may be due to minor skull fracture, and head will heal in ~1.5 months

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Suffered Head injury 3 days back by metal object. 7.3 mm on scalp as per ct scan. Need second opinion.

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Dr. Dimple Kapasi (PT) Physiotherapist | Mumbai

What opinion you need for? Do you have any symptoms? ... Read More

My mother had a fall day before yesterday and got slight injury in forehead, after 2 days today she developed black patches beneath her both eyes. Apart from that she is normal, slight pain in the forehead near the injury nothing else, no vokiting or fluids from nose or ear.

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Dr. Harsha Narayanamurthy Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

If she lost consciousness at that time of the fall or was on blood thinning medication, she will need a c t scan of the head to rule out a bleed inside the brain. But the fact that she has remained we ... Read More

I have these warts on my head scalp black in colour. It's been there for many years. How to reduce naturally?

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Dr. Praveen Rodrigues Dermatologist | Bangalore

Hey there... They certainly dont look like warts to me and good luck getting it treated by homeopathy 🙏 Kindly 📥 and connect directly Online using this App's INSTANT ONLINE Consultat ... Read More

Hello. Please go through the CT Scan report and guide me whether MRI is required. My father met with an accident before a week and suffered head injury. His condition is now okay with no vomit, nausea, headache etc.

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Dr. Marni Srinivasa Chowdary Neurosurgeon | Hyderabad

Ct report is normal ( excluding nasal bone fractures) for a old (66yrs) patient No MRI is required if patient doesnot have Vomitings/ persistant headache/ seizured / anyother neurological issues ... Read More

I had a direct hit to my left upper abdomen about 10 months ago. At that time, I experienced severe pain at the site. and then the pain gradually reduced over time. After some months, I noticed a small swelling at the same site. Currently, there is only swelling, which looks like lump ..with no pain, no redness, no fever, and no increase in size

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Dr. Anisha Mettu General Surgeon | Guntur

Uploading the picture of your skin where u got hit would be helpful. ... Read More

Had a direct hit to my left upper abdomen about 8 months ago. At that time, I experienced severe pain at the site. and the pain gradually reduced over time. After some months, I noticed a small swelling at the same site. Currently, there is only swelling, with no pain, no redness, no fever, and no increase in size. I visited a local doctor and und

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Dr. Avinash Surwade General Surgeon | Nashik

Consult a general surgeon It could be a haematoma - i.e localised blood clot Needs evacuation as it can turn into abscess USG report is not convincing ... Read More

I have a lump/swelling on my head and it is increasing now. Sometimes I feel heaviness What may be the reason? Is it normal

Asked for Female, 29 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Kondekar Santosh Pediatrician | Mumbai

Nothing to worry. The swelling is not seen clearly. And heaviness not related to it. ... Read More

I got hit on the frontal area of the head with cricket bat 6 to 7 times . I had a headache only nothing else. I took arnica montana (homeopathy)and pain is decreased.

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Dear sir, I faced a major accident ,on left foot. I have swelling in my foot . Kindly prescribed medicine. Thankyou

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Dr. Akshay Ghatol Orthopedist | Raigad

Kindly do X-ray of foot and ankle. Swelling suggest there would be fracture. You can take any painkiller in the meantime. ... Read More

All of a sudden, He fell down & got & got head injury, was admitted in a pvt hospital & then shifted to pgi chandigarh. Now he has regaine d little bit of senses but his foot fingers have gone black within in 3/4 days, looks like a case of gangrene. How can it be recovered ?

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Dr. Manjunath S Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

It might be because of disease of arteries. Get an USG Doppler arterial and venous of b/l lower limbs and carotid Doppler and 2d echo ... Read More

My kid is 6 yrs old . She has scalp redness at back of head and nape of neck .at the time of headshave at age 4 I have noticed the redness . Still the redness is there . She has very sensitive skin . The redness is more when covered with hair and after wake up ( the back of head is pressed on pillow). I am so scared . Pls guide . I attach the photo

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Dr. Ayushi Jain Pediatrician | Delhi

1. Gentle Skincare: • Use a mild, fragrance-free shampoo like Cetaphil Baby, Sebamed, or Aveeno Baby Wash. • Avoid oiling or using perfumed products on that area. 2. Soothing Cream: • You can appl ... Read More

Hello, I am getting acne in my scalp in the back of my head. How to cure this. It's painful.. I am using the dandruff shampoo that has ketaconazole. Any over the counter remedy I can try

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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani Dermatologist | Mumbai

A complete clinical evaluation and medical history will help know underlying condition. Treatments depend on severity. You can consult online or visit us at our clinic. Thank you. ... Read More

A few days ago I suffered an injury on my head. Initially I did not pay much attention but after sometimes I started having headache. It's been six months. Plz suggest me a medicine

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Dr. Manjunath S Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

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Head injury was few days ago or 6 months ago ? ... Read More

My daughter is 6 yr old . Her head scalp is reddish in colour .for past two years she is having red scalp on back of head in neck region

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

A few days ago I suffered a slight injury on my head, initially I didn't pay much attention but now I'm having a headache. Plz suggest me medicine

Asked for Male, 28 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Ashna Kumar Pediatric Neurologist | Amritsar

Take paracetamol for headache. Sometimes headache can present later also.. ... Read More

There was a head injury and after that the sense of smell has gone away. Its been 2 years but it hasn't come back. What can we do?

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

smell Therapy. Furamist nasal spray 2 puffs two times a day ... Read More

Hello doc, In 2021 furniture table leg fell back on my head very hard. Till now I didn't face any symptoms of concussion or any other symptoms associated with. I didn't done any ct scan till date. Will it cause any future sudden complication without knowing any symptoms?? Should I go for a ct head??

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Dr. K Vamshi Krishna Neurosurgeon | Hyderabad

No action is required. Symptoms of a head injury typically manifest within the first 48 hours. ... Read More

A few days ago, I suffered a slight injury on my head, at that time I did not pay much attention to it, but now since few days I have been having mild headache.

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Dr. Parth Shah Neurologist | Mumbai

Sometimes head injury can lead to headaches. Usually those headaches are benign. And respond to over the counter pain killers. ... Read More

Some place in head had etching with swelling spots .. Now hair loss happen with round circle with etching

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from alopecia areata causing this hair loss problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ... Read More

My child got hurt on head it is red in colour can you suggest something there is swelling on head please find attached pictures of it

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Ice fomentation Take an ice cube and keep it in a handkerchief and do compression with it. Ibuprofen will be helpful. ... Read More

Where the head starts and at some distance between the hair on the scalp, small pimples and rashes have appeared. This problem I am facing since 5days.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing scalp pimples... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ... Read More

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There is a aunty of mine. She has swelling in head and its painting a lot. There is no injury . Just swelling and pain. Whom to consult?

I am sleeping for 1.5hours on floor without pillow then I discover swelling in back of head scalp... Is it normal?

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I've got swelling on my head injury which occured due to a bus accident about 16years ago. The injury was basically due to small pieces of glasses of the bus window. And it's looking pale yellow now from some places.

My baby is 12 months 2 weeks. My baby suddenly falls from the couch. His Head injuries near ear and in the head to the swelling. No bleeding. She gets pain and crying while sleeping on the right side. It's happened 12 hours before.

My brother fell in bathroom and his head got Swelling. His neck part also paining. To which doctor should I take him?

I have Avery old head injuries from an accident about 30 years back. I got stitches on both the injuries ( forehead and back of head) suddenly now there is swelling and pain on both the scars. Why is this happening after so many years?

There is a knot on my head / scalp. Left lower part of the skull. I don't even remember when I got it, but it's old. And if I touch it, it hurts a little.

Suffered Head injury 3 days back by metal object. 7.3 mm on scalp as per ct scan. Need second opinion.

My mother had a fall day before yesterday and got slight injury in forehead, after 2 days today she developed black patches beneath her both eyes. Apart from that she is normal, slight pain in the forehead near the injury nothing else, no vokiting or fluids from nose or ear.

I have these warts on my head scalp black in colour. It's been there for many years. How to reduce naturally?

Hello. Please go through the CT Scan report and guide me whether MRI is required. My father met with an accident before a week and suffered head injury. His condition is now okay with no vomit, nausea, headache etc.

I have a lump/swelling on my head and it is increasing now. Sometimes I feel heaviness What may be the reason? Is it normal

I got hit on the frontal area of the head with cricket bat 6 to 7 times . I had a headache only nothing else. I took arnica montana (homeopathy)and pain is decreased.

Dear sir, I faced a major accident ,on left foot. I have swelling in my foot . Kindly prescribed medicine. Thankyou

All of a sudden, He fell down & got & got head injury, was admitted in a pvt hospital & then shifted to pgi chandigarh. Now he has regaine d little bit of senses but his foot fingers have gone black within in 3/4 days, looks like a case of gangrene. How can it be recovered ?

Hello, I am getting acne in my scalp in the back of my head. How to cure this. It's painful.. I am using the dandruff shampoo that has ketaconazole. Any over the counter remedy I can try

A few days ago I suffered an injury on my head. Initially I did not pay much attention but after sometimes I started having headache. It's been six months. Plz suggest me a medicine

My daughter is 6 yr old . Her head scalp is reddish in colour .for past two years she is having red scalp on back of head in neck region

A few days ago I suffered a slight injury on my head, initially I didn't pay much attention but now I'm having a headache. Plz suggest me medicine

There was a head injury and after that the sense of smell has gone away. Its been 2 years but it hasn't come back. What can we do?

Hello doc, In 2021 furniture table leg fell back on my head very hard. Till now I didn't face any symptoms of concussion or any other symptoms associated with. I didn't done any ct scan till date. Will it cause any future sudden complication without knowing any symptoms?? Should I go for a ct head??

A few days ago, I suffered a slight injury on my head, at that time I did not pay much attention to it, but now since few days I have been having mild headache.

Some place in head had etching with swelling spots .. Now hair loss happen with round circle with etching

My child got hurt on head it is red in colour can you suggest something there is swelling on head please find attached pictures of it

Where the head starts and at some distance between the hair on the scalp, small pimples and rashes have appeared. This problem I am facing since 5days.

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