Patient's question:
A 1-month-old baby has a hematoma on the head. Can the baby sleep on the side with the hematoma? Additional question: The baby is now almost two weeks old, and the lump on the head has not subsided yet. The head is now asymmetrical due to sleeping.Doctor's answer:
Children's hematomas are not recommended to be treated with heat in the first 24 hours; they should be treated with cold. However, for hematomas caused by newborns, it is not advisable to intervene, and close observation is recommended. Most of them can resolve on their own. It is important to rule out intracranial hemorrhage. If the hematoma is caused by trauma, it should be treated with cold for the first 24 hours and then with heat. Most hematomas can resolve on their own. If they are large, it is necessary to undergo a cranial ultrasound and MRI to confirm the diagnosis. It is still advisable not to intervene.