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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Spot Where The Head Got Hit

I tripped and fell 5 days ago and hit my head on our patio gate and cement wall. I went to emergency and had a CT scan done of my head, which was ok. I am feeling a soft spot and numbness on the top of my head which is very sore to the tough (where the impact took place) and I also have a soft spot on my temple on the right side of my face.. Is this normal for 5 days after a head injury or should I be concerned and go in and see my internist?
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Emergency Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Minor head injury associated with bum on the head is very common. As per the information you have provided, I did not find anything to worry because
1.     5 days have been passed already
2.     Computed Tomography scan of your head already done which was found to be normal
Tender sore scalp swelling at the site of impact is due to collection of blood under scalp which takes week or more, sometimes up to month to resolve.
I would advise you:
1.     To take enough sleep and healthy balanced diet.
2.     To apply ice pack. Be careful to cover the pack with cloth to avoid cold injury (frostbite) to the skin.
3.     To take oral nonopioid analgesics like ibuprofen 400 mg for pain (Consult your physician for the prescription).
4.     To be careful next time.


Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Spot Where The Head Got Hit

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Minor head injury associated with bum on the head is very common. As per the information you have provided, I did not find anything to worry because 1. 5 days have been passed already 2. Computed Tomography scan of your head already done which was found to be normal Tender sore scalp swelling at the site of impact is due to collection of blood under scalp which takes week or more, sometimes up to month to resolve. I would advise you: 1. To take enough sleep and healthy balanced diet. 2. To apply ice pack. Be careful to cover the pack with cloth to avoid cold injury (frostbite) to the skin. 3. To take oral nonopioid analgesics like ibuprofen 400 mg for pain (Consult your physician for the prescription). 4. To be careful next time. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.