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Hello, I Hit The Top Middle Of My Head On

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2020
Question: Hello,
I hit the top middle of my head on the corner of a cabinet last night. It hurt pretty bad but I had no loss of consciousness only a headache (which I was already experiencing). Today I feel the same mild headache along with trouble reading from far. Is this something I should get checked?
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It could be a contusion only.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

It could be a contusion only and intracranial (inside the skull) injury is unlikely.

As of now, you can try over the counter analgesics like Acetaminophen for symptomatic relief.

You can also apply ice packs for faster recovery.
If symptoms persist we can do a CT scan of the head for reassurance.

Thanks
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Hello, I Hit The Top Middle Of My Head On

Brief Answer: It could be a contusion only. Detailed Answer: Hello, It could be a contusion only and intracranial (inside the skull) injury is unlikely. As of now, you can try over the counter analgesics like Acetaminophen for symptomatic relief. You can also apply ice packs for faster recovery. If symptoms persist we can do a CT scan of the head for reassurance. Thanks