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Should I Be Worried About The Mild Headache Due To Injury To Head?

Hi, 3 days ago, I got hit on the head by a bottle. It didn't smash, but the following day I felt dizziness and tingling of the skin, my vision was also a bit blurry. These symptons have faded away now but I do have a mild headache and my head also feels heavy. Should I be worried?
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. It is good that your symptoms are resolving. But to rule out dangerous head injury, observe for few signs of it
: vomiting
: bleed through nose/ear/throat
: fits
: onset of new focal deficit
: persistent non relieving headache, not decreasing even with painkillers
: loss of consciousness for more than 5 min or decreasing consciousness
If any of above signs, you should consult ER as soon as possible. The doctor might advise you CT scan of head to rule out bleed or fracture.

If there is no above sign, it is mild head injury. For headache, you can follow few tips
: Apply icepacks at injury site
: You can take Diclofenac sodium after proper prescription
: Avoid pressure at injury site.


Hope it will help you. If still no relief, you can consult doctor.

Thanks. Take care.
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Should I Be Worried About The Mild Headache Due To Injury To Head?

Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. It is good that your symptoms are resolving. But to rule out dangerous head injury, observe for few signs of it : vomiting : bleed through nose/ear/throat : fits : onset of new focal deficit : persistent non relieving headache, not decreasing even with painkillers : loss of consciousness for more than 5 min or decreasing consciousness If any of above signs, you should consult ER as soon as possible. The doctor might advise you CT scan of head to rule out bleed or fracture. If there is no above sign, it is mild head injury. For headache, you can follow few tips : Apply icepacks at injury site : You can take Diclofenac sodium after proper prescription : Avoid pressure at injury site. Hope it will help you. If still no relief, you can consult doctor. Thanks. Take care.