Question 1

my 20 month old baby fell and hit her head real good on a door. now she has a bruise and bump. what to do to bring down swelling? is she gonna be ok?

Accepted Answer

Several cues: The kid who is not knocked out, disoriented or confused @ the time of the injury is probably fine. Confusion or repeated episodes of vomiting in the hours after trauma deserve a look over by the dr.Kids under 8 can be allowed to nap on their regular schedule, with you checking in on occasion.Cold compresses can reduce the swelling, if the kid will let you.

Question 2

how to reduce swelling cause by head bump?

Accepted Answer

Ice pack: Ice pack. Treating the swelling may have cosmetic benefits (short term) but doesn't affect long term results. Ice can also reduce pain. Apply it for no more than 20 minutes at a time.

Question 3

i have hard bumps swelling in the back of my head?

Accepted Answer

Neck Bumps: Without seeing your skin it is almost impossible too make a diagnosis but if you are african anerican you could have acne kelodalis nuchae.Acne keloidalis nuchae (akn) is a condition characterized by follicular-based papules and pustules that form hypertrophic or keloid-like scars. Akn typically occurs on the occipital scalp and posterior neck and develops almost exclusively in young, african-amer.

Question 4

1st metatarsal head painful to touch, but there is no bump, redness, or swelling. why would this be hurting?

Accepted Answer

It's Possible...: Although swelling, redness are signs of inflammation, it is possible to have pain without exhibiting the signs of inflammation. Localized pressure to a specific area can cause the nerve to become irritable and and a slight touch can cause the pain. The foot should be evaluated by a specialist with knowledge of the potential causes of metatarsal pain and familiar with appropriate solutions.

Question 5

my 2 yo ran into our bannister last mon & got a huge bump on his head. swelling is down but there is a bean size hard lump under skin. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: This often represents a blood pocket under the scalp,next to the bone.Sometimes it will accumulate some calcium and persist for months.

Question 6

i have a bump on the side of my head and its swelling and producing pus and also the swelling is going down to the lower of the ear what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Skin infection: Difficult to ascertain with the information given. Could be anything from a pimple to an abscess.  You should have it evaluated with telemedicine or at an urgent care or primary care office.

Question 7

what is the best medicine for neck swelling and head ache that cause of bump?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Meds won't help unless you know cause. MD to see for neck swelling is ENT doc.

Question 8

my son hit his nose on my daughters head. he got a bloody nose and there is swelling. also there appears to be a bump on the nose.

Accepted Answer

Probably not broken: Depending on when this occurred, you should apply ice if you haven't already. If the bleeding continues, you should go to the emergency room. The swelling may last a few days; you should call your doctor or see an ENT specialist if the swelling continues or worsens. At his age, there is mostly cartilage there, so it is unlikely to be broken.

Question 9

hard bump at the bottom of my ear where the earlobe meets the side of my head. been there for months, swelling goes down sometimes. lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Bump around ear lobe: The most likely lesions are sebaceous cysts. See an ENT doctor.

Question 10

my 4 year old hit his head very hard yesterday, this afternoon he complained his eye is itchy and then it starting swelling a bit and it's red. is this because of the bump on his head. its left side front of head?

Accepted Answer

Itchiness: The itchiness would indicate local irritation or an allergic reaction. Please rinse his eye with saline but if the swelling is more than minimal he should be seen right away. 
Watch for changes in behavior, vomiting and changes in coordination, and if any of these occur, please see the Emergency Dept.

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My 20 month old baby fell and hit her head real good on a door. now she has a bruise and bump. what to do to bring down swelling? is she gonna be ok?

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How to reduce swelling cause by head bump?

A member asked:

I have hard bumps swelling in the back of my head?

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1st metatarsal head painful to touch, but there is no bump, redness, or swelling. why would this be hurting?

A member asked:

My 2 yo ran into our bannister last mon & got a huge bump on his head. swelling is down but there is a bean size hard lump under skin. is this normal?

A member asked:

I have a bump on the side of my head and its swelling and producing pus and also the swelling is going down to the lower of the ear what could this be?

A member asked:

What is the best medicine for neck swelling and head ache that cause of bump?

A member asked:

My son hit his nose on my daughters head. he got a bloody nose and there is swelling. also there appears to be a bump on the nose.

A member asked:

Hard bump at the bottom of my ear where the earlobe meets the side of my head. been there for months, swelling goes down sometimes. lymph node?

A member asked:

My 4 year old hit his head very hard yesterday, this afternoon he complained his eye is itchy and then it starting swelling a bit and it's red. is this because of the bump on his head. its left side front of head?

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