Is Small Hit On Head A Serious Cause For Concern?

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Question: I was in bed and my husband accidentally hit his head against mine -could that hurt me?

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, mild pain. No internal injury expected.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.

Yes, it will pain a bit, especially if you have hit hard.

I do not expect you to have any internal injuries in the head.

However, if not sure, both should watch out for:
1. Vomiting
2. Imbalance - if newly developed
3. loss of consciousness
4. severe headache or stiff neck. --- Any of these symptoms, meet your doctor immediately.

It should not be any problem. Take painkiller, if any pain where you got hit.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (13 minutes later)

He didn't hit it hard

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mild hit - not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.

Mild hit should not be a problem. Do not worry.

Continue with your usual life. Eat moderately, sleep well and do mild exercises.

If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.

Dr. Prakash HM.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari