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Head Injury, Bleeding, Tiredness, Nausea, Tender Swollen Wound. Medical Attention Required?
Hi, I was hit on the head with a sharp metal object last night and my skulp bleeded a lot. The bleeding eventually stopped and I went to sleep but today I feel very sleepy, slightly nauseous and the area in my skulp where the wound is feels extremely tender and swollen. Would you recommend I get it looked at? Thank you
Mon, 15 Oct 2012
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Hello dear
Thanks for your query
How much did the metallic object penetrate your head? Was the cut in scalp large? It may need stitching.
You need to apply local antiseptic lotion and may need to take systemic antibiotics depending on the wound condition to prevent infection.
Did you have a course of tetanus toxoid before? If you dont remember of it then take tetatus toxoid complete course + Human Tetatus immunoglobulin.If u took complete course or booster dose within 5 yrs then its not needed.and if u took the course within 5-10yrs then you will need only toxoid 1 dose.
For local pain and swelling you can take paracetamol & seratiopeptidase .
Your neurological problems need to be evaluated ... so please visit a neurologist and get a check up
A CT scan of brain needs to be done and checked for intracranial hemorrhage and treated likewise.
Dont neglect
Dont self medicate
Update here how you stay.
Take care :)
Thanks for your query
How much did the metallic object penetrate your head? Was the cut in scalp large? It may need stitching.
You need to apply local antiseptic lotion and may need to take systemic antibiotics depending on the wound condition to prevent infection.
Did you have a course of tetanus toxoid before? If you dont remember of it then take tetatus toxoid complete course + Human Tetatus immunoglobulin.If u took complete course or booster dose within 5 yrs then its not needed.and if u took the course within 5-10yrs then you will need only toxoid 1 dose.
For local pain and swelling you can take paracetamol & seratiopeptidase .
Your neurological problems need to be evaluated ... so please visit a neurologist and get a check up
A CT scan of brain needs to be done and checked for intracranial hemorrhage and treated likewise.
Dont neglect
Dont self medicate
Update here how you stay.
Take care :)
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