Springfield, VA
A 20-year-old female asked:
i bumped my head from hitting it on a wooden shelf. what do i need to do to get the swelling to go down?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rada Ivanov answered
Pulmonary Critical Care 31 years experience
Ice pack: Ice it! if you passed out; feel an unusual weakness, are unable to speak or have anything else out of the ordinary, go to an er; if not some ice and tylenol (acetaminophen) should do the job.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Ice: Symptoms of a concussion can include: headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, blurred vision, slurred speech, weakness, feeling dazed, numbness, lack of coordination, problems with short term memory, dizziness as well as repeating things over and over. You can develop a concussion with or without loss of consciousness. For concussion sxs - get medically evaluated. O/w ice would help.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
How to reduce swelling cause by head bump?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Edward Smith answered
Neurosurgery 54 years experience
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.
5548 viewsAnswered Mar 17, 2019
A member asked:
What can cause swelling on the base of the head on the right side with a raisin size knot located in the middle of the swelling ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
Pathology 49 years experience
Probably lymph node: Do you have any abnormality in the scalp, even a bad case of dandruff? What you described sounds like result of some inflammation in the scalp and enlarged draining lymph node. Pay attention to scalp hygiene and if it does not resolve in 4-6 weeks, or if it becomes painful, or starts draining, see your doctor.
5502 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
What does it mean when your head dents inward instead swelling outward after a hit?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tracy Sinha answered
Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Fracure: Probably broken bone x-ray must be done or ct scan 100% proof.
5214 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
CA
A 44-year-old male asked:
Can shaving your head cause your submadular lymph nodes to swell?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Howard Shapiro answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
No; another cause!: The submandibular nodes will swell if you have a sore throat or a dental infection. Shaving your head should have no effect on these nodes.
3788 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
GA
A 34-year-old male asked:
What type of doctor do I see about this temple swelling?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
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Primary care: If you are generally healthy and your temple (side of the forehead) is swelling and there is no sign of a pimple or injury, you can go to any clinic. If you have any problem with your eyesight or a headache, you should go soon.
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