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Head Injury, Moderate Headache, Neck Ache, Lost Focus, Tiredness. Should I Be Concerned?

I was hit on the head by a pool umbrella 6 days ago. The wind picked up the pool umbrella and it landed on the very top of my head. I was dazed for about 2 minutes, but I did not lose conciousness or fall down. I had a moderate hedache and neck ache immediately following the injury. I had no dialated pupils. I've had a slight to moderate headache off/on for the past 6 days. My neck is really sore and I have slight headaches today. I'm not confused, but I have lost some focus and have been a bit more tired. Should I give this injury more time to heal or see a doctor?
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

After reading your post, it seems that there might be a possibility of concussion injury as a result of the impact.

Spasm of the neck muscles due to injury can also result in the pain experienced by you.

I would like to suggest to you that you should get an CT/MRI of your head and neck done.

Give complete rest to your body. Avoid watching television/computers and text messaging. Also avoid driving.

Pain killer like Ibuprofen one tablet twice a day after meals along with an antacid will help in relieving pain.
Local application of pain relieving gel after hot fomentation on the neck may help in decreasing pain.

If the problem persists, get yourself examined clinically.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Head Injury, Moderate Headache, Neck Ache, Lost Focus, Tiredness. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that there might be a possibility of concussion injury as a result of the impact. Spasm of the neck muscles due to injury can also result in the pain experienced by you. I would like to suggest to you that you should get an CT/MRI of your head and neck done. Give complete rest to your body. Avoid watching television/computers and text messaging. Also avoid driving. Pain killer like Ibuprofen one tablet twice a day after meals along with an antacid will help in relieving pain. Local application of pain relieving gel after hot fomentation on the neck may help in decreasing pain. If the problem persists, get yourself examined clinically. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.