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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Head After An Injury

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Posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014
Question: My son was playing with the garage door and it dropped on the back of his neck. He says it hurts when he moves his head but there is no swelling or bruising and no numbness or tingling of the extremities. Do I still need to be concerned about possible cervical fracture?
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
watch for 24 hours.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
I suggest you to:
-give ice fomentation at injury site 3 to 4 times a day.
-give ibuprofen for pain relief.
Watch for any numbness/increased pain or swelling and in case you observe any get him examined by doctor.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can help further.
Wishing your child good health.
God bless..
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Head After An Injury

Brief Answer: watch for 24 hours. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. I suggest you to: -give ice fomentation at injury site 3 to 4 times a day. -give ibuprofen for pain relief. Watch for any numbness/increased pain or swelling and in case you observe any get him examined by doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help further. Wishing your child good health. God bless..