A dent in the head often looks like a depression or irregular spot in your skull.
Depending on the cause, your healthcare provider can determine if treatment is required.
Alternatively, the dent may heal on its own, or it may be a permanent but harmless feature.
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DSF is considered a catastrophic injury, meaning serious complications, includingseizures, are common.
Even a mild head trauma is capable of causing a dent in the head.
In some people, vitamin A deficiency can weaken the bones and make them more likely to fracture.
In other groups, its less common.
Cancer
A bone cancer likechondrosarcomacan originate in the skull.
It can spread to the brain as well.
The condition causes symptoms like swelling, pain, and possible problems related to bone deformities.
Complications of bone malformations include hearing loss or nerve impairment if the bone structure interferes with nerve functioning.
Osteodystrophy
A condition calledosteodystrophycan occur in older adults, typically along with osteoporosis.
About 15% of children treated with dialysis for CKD have some form of osteodystrophy.
Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder with common symptoms and signs, such as distinctive skin rashes.
Can a Dent in Your Head Be Normal?
Treatment
The treatment for a dent in your head depends on whats causing it.
A few possible examples include:
Often, a bone fracture will heal on its own.
A dent in your head can be due to something like wearing a tight gaming headset.
Some people notice a depression after wearing headphones for a long time but the dent should go away.
A dent in the head can be natural, resulting from a harmless scalp or skull shape difference.
It also can be due to a temporary injury or illness.
In some cases, though, a dent in the head suggests a serious health issue.
Talk with your healthcare provider about your symptoms to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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