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Is Numbness In Scalp After An Injury,a Matter Of Concern?

Hi, fainted while sitting on ground and bumped head on left above the temple. got a 1 scratch and was like an egg . that side of my scalp is all numb to the back of my head.. no blurred vision, no vomiting and this occurred at 3am. is this concerning?
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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Hello! Thank you for your question!
Numbness of the scalp is due to the sensory nerves being severed by the trauma.

As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the next 6-12 weeks.

Typically this should resolve by 1 year. As it goes past this date, the likelihood of the sensation returning is small. However, it can take up to 2 years.
If no return from there, it is unlikely to return.
However mostly it is temporary and is not a matter of concern. Thanks
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Is Numbness In Scalp After An Injury,a Matter Of Concern?

Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness of the scalp is due to the sensory nerves being severed by the trauma. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the next 6-12 weeks. Typically this should resolve by 1 year. As it goes past this date, the likelihood of the sensation returning is small. However, it can take up to 2 years. If no return from there, it is unlikely to return. However mostly it is temporary and is not a matter of concern. Thanks