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How Can A Painful Bruise On The Head After An Injury Be Treated?
My husband just fell (not sure why because I was in another room). Passed out unconscious for about one minute. Does not remember the fall. Do I need to take him to the ER now? (He is 65, diabetic and not being treated, had two drinks tonight). His head hurts and he has a bruise on his forehead. I am worried.
Tue, 8 May 2018
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Yes, he needs urgent evaluation highly likely with CT (computed tomography) scan for intracranial hematoma (bleeding inside the skull). Unconsciousness after the trauma, bruise on the head and headache requires immediate CT scan evaluation. Please, take your husband to ER without delay.
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Dr. Malik
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, he needs urgent evaluation highly likely with CT (computed tomography) scan for intracranial hematoma (bleeding inside the skull). Unconsciousness after the trauma, bruise on the head and headache requires immediate CT scan evaluation. Please, take your husband to ER without delay.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Malik
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