Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Dull Headache After Getting Hit On Head?

Hit my head whilst getting out of car 2days ago, was fine til later that nite headache came on n then yesterday excruciating headache n so took myself to local ED where they did neuron obs n sent me home with script for panadeine forte, still having dull annoying headache not even where hit my head, could I have a skull fracture or internal bleeding?? No black outs vomiting nothing!! Should I be getting ct scan?? Very worried
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Dear as said by you there is no history of any loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting . You only have dull aching pain.this is suggestive of some soft tissue injury that is injury of muscle and fascia over head.there may be bleed also in soft tissue . You can feel that boggy soft swelling also if any.simple pain killer
Is that what you require . And you have prescribed that.it will resolve over a period of 4 to 5 days..but in between if you develop any warning signs such as nausea , vomiting , blurred vision , dizziness etc then it's an indication for imaging studies such as CT scan of head.so don't be panic take pain killers on sos basis right now.hope this will help you.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Dull Headache After Getting Hit On Head?

Dear as said by you there is no history of any loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting . You only have dull aching pain.this is suggestive of some soft tissue injury that is injury of muscle and fascia over head.there may be bleed also in soft tissue . You can feel that boggy soft swelling also if any.simple pain killer Is that what you require . And you have prescribed that.it will resolve over a period of 4 to 5 days..but in between if you develop any warning signs such as nausea , vomiting , blurred vision , dizziness etc then it s an indication for imaging studies such as CT scan of head.so don t be panic take pain killers on sos basis right now.hope this will help you.