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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Numbness On Scalp After Injury
Question: Fell and hit the back of my head on the garage floor. Do not remember falling. I did cut my scalp slightly woke up back in the house sitting in a chair. No real headache Scalp is sore and feels a little numb. No bleeding from ears or nose. I am more concerned about no being able to remember the fall. No vision issues. Should I seek further treatment? This happened four days ago
Brief Answer:
yes, seek further treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You had cerebral concussion (mild brain injury) from blunt trauma, causing amnesia (retrograde) & mild headache and ? loss of consciousness.
Post-traumatic amnesia, in which events following the injury cannot be recalled, is a hallmark of concussion.
You may may undergo brain imaging (MRI) and take rest. Consult preferably a Neuro-surgeon as head injury may have lucid interval.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
yes, seek further treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You had cerebral concussion (mild brain injury) from blunt trauma, causing amnesia (retrograde) & mild headache and ? loss of consciousness.
Post-traumatic amnesia, in which events following the injury cannot be recalled, is a hallmark of concussion.
You may may undergo brain imaging (MRI) and take rest. Consult preferably a Neuro-surgeon as head injury may have lucid interval.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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