Expert: Jeremy Oldham - 11/15/2011

Question
QUESTION: i am 20yr old boy. 18 months back i fell from a 7 ft wall and hurt the back portion of my head. it didn't cause any blood loss or lump on my head and neither i visited any doctor.
at present there is a very very small lump on the back of my head which i can feel from my hand and whenever i touch the back portion of my head i feel a gentle pain.
do i suffer from some illness.
please suggest me what should i do ..

ANSWER: Faisal:
 Experiencing tenderness and pain after such an incident is to be expected.  If you're experiencing other symptoms (i.e. dizziness, blurred or double vision, memory changes, change in motor control, headaches, nausea) I would suggest getting to a doctor right away as these are signs of a concussion.  
 I hope this answers your question and if you have any others please don't hesitate to ask.

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QUESTION: first of all thank you for your suggestions.
apart from occasional headache i dont experience any other symptoms.
do you fell i should consult a doctor.
i am very much scared .

Answer
Faisal:
 I would suggest seeing a doctor if multiple symptoms occur.  Symptoms like those I listed previously.  As I stated, if some minor pain and discomfort is the only thing you're experiencing then I would suggest treating it with a combination of (rotating between) cold packs (ice) and heat to reduce swelling and alleviate pain.