How to treat a tender spot on head caused due to injury?
Patient: I hit my head on my windshield in an accident and went to the E.R. Had a Ct scan that was negative, however almost a week later I still have a little tenderness and there is a spot that when I press down on it feels like my finger sinks into it. Does this warrant a visit to the doctor? Doctor: Hi,The CT brain is the gold standard for any head injury. If it has shown a normal study, you needn't be worried. The bump on head is probably soft tissue swelling and it should recede in a week or two. Applying an ice-pack will certainly help in decreasing it further and the pain too should go away. You could also take an over-the-counter Tylenol for the pain. If however the symptoms don't go away and you get any new symptoms you would need to visit your doctor.