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Something Fell On Top Of Head And Now Have A Headache

something fell on top of head and now have a headache hi, 4 days ago i was moving a 8 ft. ladder with al caulking gun that had a full tube of sealer on top of it ...and the caulking gun fell right on top of my head...now i have a headache and pressure on top of head that won t go away been taking bc powder to help the headache
Mon, 31 Jan 2011
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Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist 's  Response
Hi,



As it was a blunt injury (contused wound) the pain will remain likewise for few days. You need to start on some anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen/Diclofenac). If it does not subside in another 3-4days please consult a gen surgeon and get a CTscan of the head done.



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Dr. Naveen Kumar
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Something Fell On Top Of Head And Now Have A Headache

Hi, As it was a blunt injury (contused wound) the pain will remain likewise for few days. You need to start on some anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen/Diclofenac). If it does not subside in another 3-4days please consult a gen surgeon and get a CTscan of the head done. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar