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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?

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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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Need detailed history and evaluation with pic. ...  Read More

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What opinion you need for? Do you have any symptoms? ...  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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Clear pictures are required to called it warts . U can consult online for detailed prescription. ...  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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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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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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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

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Most probably lipoma or sebaceous cyst though picture not clear , which is benign lesion Should consult a General surgeon ...  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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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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The swelling is excessive might need xray of foot AP and oblique views apply ice packs ...  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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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Can apply warm compressions on the forehead Calpol /ibugesic syrup according to the weight of the baby for pain. Hydrate the child well ...  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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Share pics for better evaluation ...  Read More

Hi my son, 3 years age had fallen day before yesterday and had a small cut on backside of the head. It has been cured now but now he has been affected with fever. Shall I consult a doctor or use normal crocin or p250 syrup. Pls suggest

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If no warning signs like loss of consciousness or altered behaviour/ drowsy / blurred vision/ slurred speech, and the wound is healed completely with no swelling, you can wait and give paracetamol. Bu ...  Read More

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