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What Causes Headaches And A Bump On The Head After A Fall?

I had knee replacement surgery 2 years ago it got infected and had antibotics spacer place in to help I have used a walker for 2 yrs now so because I can t place weight on the left leg. Now to my question last Sunday I was taking the trash to the garage we have one step down I lost my balance and fell head first to the concrete floor I m no sure how long I was out all I remember is a pop and crack my granddaughter walked in the laundry room which leads to the garage I was just trying to set up dizzy and a big goose egg from the front of my hair line to the back of my head I have had a severe type of headache and my neck is very sore and stiff it is a bad whiplash feeling. How long can I expect to have these headaches it gets so severe I feel like I have a migraine but worse thank u for helping me understand why these symptoms continue and how long is normal. Thank u. Jayne Westbury
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per my clinical experience, a bump on the head after a fall indicates possible hematoma formation with headache from compression phenomenon.

Primary relief with ice application and get prescription of necessary antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs from your doctor to prevent secondary infection.

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What Causes Headaches And A Bump On The Head After A Fall?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my clinical experience, a bump on the head after a fall indicates possible hematoma formation with headache from compression phenomenon. Primary relief with ice application and get prescription of necessary antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs from your doctor to prevent secondary infection. Thanks Dr Purva