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I fell and hit my head a few weeks ago and still have a bump on the back of my head. should i be concerned?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

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No: The bump is due to some bleeding under the skin (hematoma) from the trauma. It will slowly dissolve .

Answered 3/7/2021

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A member asked:

I fell and hit my head a few weeks ago and still have a bump on the back of my head. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Lipkin answered

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