Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
173 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should I Be Worried About Getting A Bruise After Hitting My Head?

I got hit in the head by a paintball and when i was hit it was really painful and caused my ear to start ringing it was hit closer to the side of my face. I was wearing a helmet but it's starting to bruise...since i was hit in the head should i be worried about anything?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Tue, 23 Aug 2016 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 23 Aug 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Emergency Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi. It is fortunate that you were wearing a helmet. Despite this you still have the tendency to bruise. If you have no other symptoms then I would not be worried. Take some regular simple pain relief. If you develop any other symptoms then you will need to see your family doctor.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Should I Be Worried About Getting A Bruise After Hitting My Head?

Hi. It is fortunate that you were wearing a helmet. Despite this you still have the tendency to bruise. If you have no other symptoms then I would not be worried. Take some regular simple pain relief. If you develop any other symptoms then you will need to see your family doctor.