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My 6month old baby has a huge hard lump on the back of his head. I'm sure he didn't bump it today but wasn't there last night. My mum says it looks like a reaction to a bite, and we were outside today, but he hasn't cried and is acting perfectly normal. He has no temperature and hasn't been whinging any more than for his teething. My mum says I should take him to emergency room, but I think he's fine because he's acting normal. And its after 10pm. What should I do?

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
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Hello,

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Since the lump is considerably large, u need to exercise some caution. If there is fever, increase in size of swelling, bulging of the swelling while crying/coughing you need to take the baby to emergency room urgently. If there is any unusual signs or symptoms it is better to get medical help. The above mentioned ones are the alarm sings.

If those signs are not there you can judiciously wait. But if the swelling persists it is better to get in touch with your Doctor. Meanwhile if you can send a picture of the swelling I might be able help further. You can upload as a followup consult.

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Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
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MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
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