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How To Treat Head Injury?

my 15 year old was hit on the side of the head yesterday. it was on the side of the head above his ear. He did vomit, had a headache but woke up this morning feeling fine not even a headache. A few minutes ago, he walked to the store (it's very hot outside) his nose started bleeding. It has stopped now and he feels fine. should I be concerned?

Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello.
It sounds like the hit to his head wasn't too serious since he didn't have a loss of consciousness, nausea, dizziness, or any other signs of a concussion.
As for the nosebleed, it may be unrelated and not serious but if it occurs again he should have a doctor take a look at him
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Neurologist, Surgical,  Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas's  Response

Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

You need to See a Neurosurgeon, if you have one of the following complaints following head injury

1. Headache
2. Vomiting
3. Fits
4. Nose Bleed / Ear Bleed / Mouth Bleed
5. Dizziness
6. Weakness
7. Numbness

Of which your kid has
1. Vomiting
2. Headache
3. Nose Bleeding

So You should be concerned and you should consult a Neurosurgeon Immediately or please go to ER at once


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Take care.
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How To Treat Head Injury?

Hello. It sounds like the hit to his head wasn t too serious since he didn t have a loss of consciousness, nausea, dizziness, or any other signs of a concussion. As for the nosebleed, it may be unrelated and not serious but if it occurs again he should have a doctor take a look at him