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Fell And Hit Head. Have Swelling. What Should I Do?
Question: hi doc, i fell down in the bathroom and i hit my head and its swelling what should i do?
Brief Answer:
Rest and pain-killers at present.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
The concern is that you may have suffered a significant head injury. First you can apply a cold compress to the affected area that is swelling. Sit down and rest.
Symptoms that would need you to visit the ED would be a violent headache, loss of consciousness, persistent vomiting, blurred vision, difficulty in speaking or staying awake, bleeding from one or both ears, loss of balance.
The fact that you are able to submit this question would indicate that you are OK at present. However, if any of these symptoms occur later then you should act on them.
Take paracetamol and ibuprofen if you have pain.
I hope this helps you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
Rest and pain-killers at present.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
The concern is that you may have suffered a significant head injury. First you can apply a cold compress to the affected area that is swelling. Sit down and rest.
Symptoms that would need you to visit the ED would be a violent headache, loss of consciousness, persistent vomiting, blurred vision, difficulty in speaking or staying awake, bleeding from one or both ears, loss of balance.
The fact that you are able to submit this question would indicate that you are OK at present. However, if any of these symptoms occur later then you should act on them.
Take paracetamol and ibuprofen if you have pain.
I hope this helps you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Kerry Pottinger
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist
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