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Are Tenderness At Back Of Skull And Headache Post A Fall A Cause For Concern?

Hi, yesterday i was proping a balloon basket up when someone pushed it from the other side. Being on gravel I slipped and the burner bar hit my forehead the back of my skull bounced off the gravel.

I was wearing a billed cap which protected my forehead however the back of my skull is tender and though I've taken a couple of Advil gel caps I still have a headache. Is this something I should watch for a couple of days before seeing my doctor or should I go to the ER?

Also are there other symptoms I should be looking that can help me determine the severity of the injury?

Thank you
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post are due to the impact as well as accumulation of fluid & blood.
The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.
But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.
Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics preparations (like Paracetamol/ Advil), ice compression & adequate rest.

If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, dizziness, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc. then it will be better to consult your Doctor.
Under such circumstances, a proper clinical+ radiological evaluation will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms.

Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Are Tenderness At Back Of Skull And Headache Post A Fall A Cause For Concern?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post are due to the impact as well as accumulation of fluid & blood. The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics preparations (like Paracetamol/ Advil), ice compression & adequate rest. If it still persists or there are any other associated symptoms like fever, vomiting, dizziness, loss of consciousness, convulsions, etc. then it will be better to consult your Doctor. Under such circumstances, a proper clinical+ radiological evaluation will be needed to rule out any pathological cause for symptoms. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing you a good health. Take care.