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Fell and hit my head. the doctors said that everything's fine. the bump is still quite large and painful. is there anything that i can do to reduce it?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Likely a : Hematoma, as in a 3-d bruise. Try compression and ice packs.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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A member asked:

Fell and hit my head. the doctors said that everything's fine. the bump is still quite large and painful. is there anything that i can do to reduce it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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