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How To Reduce Swelling, Tenderness On Forehead And Headaches After Getting Hurt?

I was prying up a floorboard that flew up and hit me on the forehead above my right my eye. It swelled up immediately and I out ice on it . This happened yesterday, and today the area is very tender to the touch, and I have a bad headache despite 800 mg ibuprofen (2-3 doses). I have no nausea or vomiting just pressure. I slept poorly though and am tired today. At what point should I get checked out?
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Hello there and welcome,

Well looks like you've hit your forehead pretty hard.

However generally the swelling may look more serious than they actually are. You did the right by icing it and I'd advice you to continue it for another 2-3 days. You can take Tablet PARACETOML 650mg Three times a day for another 2-3 days instead of IBUPROFEN.

You may feel a bit tired for the first 2-3days as it seems like its been already more than 24Hrs.

As per your description there's no need of urgent medical attention at the moment but if you feel like the symptoms are worsening and if you experience any of those warning symptoms at any point of time , then check into your nearest ER at the earlist.

Meanwhile keep yourself rested at home and avoid involving into any strenuous activities like jogging/jym/driving/handling heavy machinery etc.

Thanks a lot for contacting HCM and let me know how you stay on your next follow up











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How To Reduce Swelling, Tenderness On Forehead And Headaches After Getting Hurt?

Hello there and welcome, Well looks like you ve hit your forehead pretty hard. However generally the swelling may look more serious than they actually are. You did the right by icing it and I d advice you to continue it for another 2-3 days. You can take Tablet PARACETOML 650mg Three times a day for another 2-3 days instead of IBUPROFEN. You may feel a bit tired for the first 2-3days as it seems like its been already more than 24Hrs. As per your description there s no need of urgent medical attention at the moment but if you feel like the symptoms are worsening and if you experience any of those warning symptoms at any point of time , then check into your nearest ER at the earlist. Meanwhile keep yourself rested at home and avoid involving into any strenuous activities like jogging/jym/driving/handling heavy machinery etc. Thanks a lot for contacting HCM and let me know how you stay on your next follow up