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Is Sharp Pain In The Spot Of Scar Where There Was Large Gash Serious?
I hit my head resulting in a large gash, 7 staples, 5 months ago, right above my hairline onthe left fron/side of myhead. The scar is semi-raised, and is tender to the touch, and often feels tight. I sometimes have sharp pain and discomfort at the spot of the scar, and occasionlly headaches, although it does not feel as though my brain hurts, moreso my skull. I laid down on my right side last night and got a shooting pain at the spot of scar. Please let mek now what you think this soudns like? Thank you.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Most likely there was subsequent nerve damage (scalp nerves). You can try simple painkillers (paracetamol, ibuprofen) or you can apply anti-inflammatory cream on the area. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Most likely there was subsequent nerve damage (scalp nerves). You can try simple painkillers (paracetamol, ibuprofen) or you can apply anti-inflammatory cream on the area. Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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