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Is Head Pain After A Head Injury Normal?
I hit my head on friday night when long boarding and smashed my head on the pavement, I went to a walk in clinic right after the doctor said I had no symptoms of a concussion however on the other side of my head I am feeling a little bit of pain is this just a normal side effect or should I be concerned?
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
font worry....pain after blunt trauma head is common.....it will last for about 10 days....but if there is increase in pain and if associated with vomiting then get CT scan brain done....just to be on safe side.
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Hi,
I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you
Question : I am feeling a little bit of pain is this just a normal side effect or should I be concerned?
Answer : If it is pain at the site of injury alone, you need not worry.
But if you develop any one of the following symptoms in addition to pain, consult a neurosurgeon immediately
1. Pain more over foreheads
2. Vomiting
3. Double Vision
4. Dizziness of Loss of Consciousness
5. Fits
6. Double Vision
7. Blurring of Vision
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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