Suggest treatment for a large lump on the head of a child
Patient: My daughter hit her head two weeks ago and had three staples put in. Last week she had them removed. She just hit her head on a worsen chair in the exact same spot. There is now a huge knot under the scab. Is this just a second hematoma or should I be worried? Doctor: Hi,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM .I studied your query in depth.I feel concerned about it.In my opinion your dagugher has-Post-Traumatic -Hematoma / or may be just a Boney Contusion with traumatic-induartion.I would treat it with -Tb-NSAIDs / if no reduction in 24-48 hrs. would advise Surgeons consultation and Xray Skull -who would advise- Antibiotics if fever occurs with cellulitis increases-suggesting-infection. Hope you would solve your query.Please contact again and  I would love to attend your queries promptly.Have a good time.