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What Are The Symptoms To Look After An Injury To Head?
Question: I was going to my car in my carport and I didn't bend down and so I hit my head on the side of the metal carport. There is no bump or bleeding but I am very nervous about it. Could I have hurt my head? Could I have a concussion? Please advise
Brief Answer:
History of the event and EXAMINTATION determines concussion or not
Detailed Answer:
Good afternoon. I am an adult neurologist and see concussion and traumatic brain injury patients daily.
Based upon the couple of sentences you wrote down it doesn't seem as if you suffered a concussion- defined as a blow to the head of a force sufficient to jar the brain causing a momentary lapse in a person's level of alertness or consciousness. Having said that I can't be 100% sure since you're there and I'm here and an examination is what is needed for certainty. Nevertheless, my instinct is that you did not suffer a concussion.
If you felt disoriented, confused, or suddenly unable to think clearly even if for a few seconds then, it is POSSIBLE you may have suffered a concussion. If not, then, it is unlikely.
If you are concerned that the strike to the head could've caused some damage then, a visit to your local physician can clarify your condition and they will likely order a CT scan of the head just to be on the safe side that nothing else has happened.
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Please keep me informed as to the outcome of your situation.
All the best.
The query has required a total of 55 minutes of physician specific time to read, research, and compile a return envoy to the patient.
History of the event and EXAMINTATION determines concussion or not
Detailed Answer:
Good afternoon. I am an adult neurologist and see concussion and traumatic brain injury patients daily.
Based upon the couple of sentences you wrote down it doesn't seem as if you suffered a concussion- defined as a blow to the head of a force sufficient to jar the brain causing a momentary lapse in a person's level of alertness or consciousness. Having said that I can't be 100% sure since you're there and I'm here and an examination is what is needed for certainty. Nevertheless, my instinct is that you did not suffer a concussion.
If you felt disoriented, confused, or suddenly unable to think clearly even if for a few seconds then, it is POSSIBLE you may have suffered a concussion. If not, then, it is unlikely.
If you are concerned that the strike to the head could've caused some damage then, a visit to your local physician can clarify your condition and they will likely order a CT scan of the head just to be on the safe side that nothing else has happened.
I hope this answer satisfactorily addresses your question. If so, may I ask your favor of a HIGH STAR RATING with some written feedback?
Also, if there are no other questions or comments, may I ask you CLOSE THE QUERY on your end so this question can be transacted and archived for further reference by colleagues as necessary?
Please direct more comments or inquiries to me in the future at:
bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi
I would be honored to answer you quickly and comprehensively.
Please keep me informed as to the outcome of your situation.
All the best.
The query has required a total of 55 minutes of physician specific time to read, research, and compile a return envoy to the patient.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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