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What Are The After Effects Of A Mild Head Injury?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Question: Hi

I just banged my top of head really hard on car door. It sent my body in panic but i am ok now
What are worry signs? I have no pain yet
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Alerting signs after head injury are listed as following

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

Sorry to hear about the injury you had and hope it is not paining much. The hit on with head on the car door might be hard but is likely not a serious problem.

Head injuries need to be observed for the first 24 hours. The following are alarming symptoms (within first 24 hours) of a head injury that needs a doctors attention.

1. Vomiting
2. Seizures
3. Persisting neurological deficits
4. Difficulty in maintaining gait
5. Vision problems
6. Increasing severity of headache
7. Abnormal behavior

Should any of the above symptoms occur within 24 hours then you need to consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor will examine you clinically and tell you to get a CT scan head done if they feel it is required.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
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What Are The After Effects Of A Mild Head Injury?

Brief Answer: Alerting signs after head injury are listed as following Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Sorry to hear about the injury you had and hope it is not paining much. The hit on with head on the car door might be hard but is likely not a serious problem. Head injuries need to be observed for the first 24 hours. The following are alarming symptoms (within first 24 hours) of a head injury that needs a doctors attention. 1. Vomiting 2. Seizures 3. Persisting neurological deficits 4. Difficulty in maintaining gait 5. Vision problems 6. Increasing severity of headache 7. Abnormal behavior Should any of the above symptoms occur within 24 hours then you need to consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor will examine you clinically and tell you to get a CT scan head done if they feel it is required. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards,