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Dent On Forehead, Pain, Headache, Dizziness, Allergic To Runny Nose, Stiff Neck

I smacked my forehead really hard on an open cabinet door corner which is pointy. I have a dent in my forehead with a nice painful lump next to it. That was last night. I went to bed shortly after because I became tired. Slept thru the night fine. Woke up with a bit of a headache and some dizziness . I have allergies so my nose run constantly. So I dabbed at my nose and instead of the normal red blood which I m used to during allergy season, the liquid was more of a coral color. I don t feel quite right. Having some problems staying focused on what I m doing. I have problems with my neck already and am having a 3-level fusion in May. My neck feels somewhat stiffer and more painful than usual. I m thinking mild concussion but should I go and get an X-ray or just wait it out?
posted on Thu, 19 Apr 2012
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Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Observation for 48 hours is needed after head injury for vomiting, drowsiness or convulsions.
If any of the above symptoms are present,you need to go to hospital immediately for consultation.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Dent On Forehead, Pain, Headache, Dizziness, Allergic To Runny Nose, Stiff Neck

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Observation for 48 hours is needed after head injury for vomiting, drowsiness or convulsions. If any of the above symptoms are present,you need to go to hospital immediately for consultation. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics