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Should I Do Brain Scan For Pain And Headaches Due To Hitting?

Hi, almost 2 weeks ago I fell into a metal boat seat and squared my nose right on to the edge. It was bleeding for several minutes and had severe pain. Now I still have some pain and get headaches pretty much all day. Should I call a doctor and have brain scan/ exray? Thanks ! Sally
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Neurologist, Surgical,  's  Response

Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Should I call a doctor and have brain scan/ exray?
Answer :
Following an Injury to head, you have to do a CT Brain if you have
1. Headache
2. Vomiting
3. Fits
4. Bleeding
5. Double Vision
6. Blurring of Vision
7. Weakness
8. Numbness

Of these, you have two
" bleeding for several minutes "
" get headaches pretty much all day "

So you must consult a Neurosurgeon and have a CT Brain Done

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Neurologist, Surgical,  Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas's  Response

Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : It was bleeding for several minutes and had severe pain. Now I still have some pain and get headaches pretty much all day. Should I call a doctor and have brain scan/ exray?

Answer : Following Injury to head, if the person has any one of the following complaints, CT Scan of Brain is required
1. Headache
2. Vomiting
3. Loss of Consciousness
4. Fits
5. Bleeding
6. Double Vision
7. Blurring of Vision

You have two of the above seven
So CT Brain has to be done

Please consult a Neurosurgeon and he will examine you and ask for CT Brain

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Should I Do Brain Scan For Pain And Headaches Due To Hitting?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Should I call a doctor and have brain scan/ exray? Answer : Following an Injury to head, you have to do a CT Brain if you have 1. Headache 2. Vomiting 3. Fits 4. Bleeding 5. Double Vision 6. Blurring of Vision 7. Weakness 8. Numbness Of these, you have two bleeding for several minutes get headaches pretty much all day So you must consult a Neurosurgeon and have a CT Brain Done Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.