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Head Injury, Fluid Behind Ear. Taken Doxycycline. CT Scan Required?

Hello I got hit in the head a week and 3 days ago with a football to the side of my head unexpectedly It knocked my head out of place and my chiropractor put it back in line but I went to my dr today and I have fluid behind my ear on the side I got hit and feel so much pressure. Should I get an ct scan my dr didn t order one she said to take doxycycline and give it a week debating on going to er.
Thu, 9 Aug 2012
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Hello,

I think you should get a CT scan done.
Fluid in the ear can be due to bleed after injury.

Regards.
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Head Injury, Fluid Behind Ear. Taken Doxycycline. CT Scan Required?

Hello, I think you should get a CT scan done. Fluid in the ear can be due to bleed after injury. Regards.