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Suggest Treatment For Painful Top Of Head And Bruised Rib After Injury

hi I fell yesterday and hit my head, more like i was pushed. Im worried since the top of my head hurts that my brain is bleeding or something but i know the skull absorbs alot of the impact I didnt pass out, also I may have a broken or bruised rib painful tomove
Mon, 1 May 2023
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Hello,

You fell and hit your head, and after that the top of your head pains. You didn't pass out but presently you also have pain in the ribs and it hurts when you move. You are suggested to stay at rest and avoid any kind of heavy work, do not drive. Take leave from work for a couple of days. You can take acetaminophen or naproxen to get rid of pain, soreness and inflammation. Applying pain relieving ointment or Volini spray is helpful.

Cold and warm compress may also help to relieve symptoms of discomfort. However, you are advised to get clinically examined by a GP, get X-ray, if required CT, MRI done. Blood workouts and imaging tests will help to diagnose any internal bleeding in your head / brain, fracture skull or ribs, sprain strain or ligament/tendon tear. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected. Stay away from addictions if any.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Top Of Head And Bruised Rib After Injury

Hello, You fell and hit your head, and after that the top of your head pains. You didn t pass out but presently you also have pain in the ribs and it hurts when you move. You are suggested to stay at rest and avoid any kind of heavy work, do not drive. Take leave from work for a couple of days. You can take acetaminophen or naproxen to get rid of pain, soreness and inflammation. Applying pain relieving ointment or Volini spray is helpful. Cold and warm compress may also help to relieve symptoms of discomfort. However, you are advised to get clinically examined by a GP, get X-ray, if required CT, MRI done. Blood workouts and imaging tests will help to diagnose any internal bleeding in your head / brain, fracture skull or ribs, sprain strain or ligament/tendon tear. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected. Stay away from addictions if any. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician