Question 1

can a hit to the head cause brain damage? i was smacked at the side of the head and the back of the head with a t.v remote could anything bad happen?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Absent loss of consciousness, seizures, arm/leg weakness, altered vision, persistent severe post traumatic headaches, you likely will have no ill effects. It actually takes fairly hard trauma to the head to hurt someone your age.

Question 2

if i got hit by keys to my head can it cause brain damage or internal bleeding or problems later i have laceration on right side of my head one staple?

Accepted Answer

Possible; unlikely!: Theoretically, any clonk to the noggin can cause an internal bleed, but your single-staple laceration bespeaks a relatively minor injury. Of course, if the laceration was accompanied by a series of blunt blows, there could be more than meets the eye. If you have persistent or worsening headaches, blurry or double vision, then seek md evaluation. Otherwise, stop getting hit with keys or anything!

Question 3

will getting hit on the head really hard cause unknown brain damage?

Accepted Answer

You: Either have clinical evidence of brain damage or you don't. If you aren't sure of your neurological status please see a neurologist for an evaluation.

Question 4

would a hit to the head cause brain cell loss/brain damage? if so, what degree of impact is required to lose the cells? i was swimming hit my head.

Accepted Answer

Concussion: Any injury to the head causes loss of brain cells, the question is how many - and this is usually proportional to the severity of the head injury. A minor bump to the head usually damages very few (if any) brain cells. If you have symptoms of worsening headache, loss of consciousness, weakness, speech deficit, seizures, drowsiness etc, see a doctor.

Question 5

my daughter started crawling about a month ago and she has been falling over or falling back and hitting her head should i worry about brain damage?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: Kids who fall from their crawling height are not at any risk of brain damage.

Question 6

i'm scared of brain damage after hitting head. only symptom is mild headache doctor will just tell me to rest i'll be good im so scared i'll drop dead?

Accepted Answer

Comments: Most closed head injuries cause only external superficial pain or swelling and are benign and self-limited.  Your doctor seems to be comfortable with no bad outcome, but your emotional response is quite intense.  Would you benefit from some counseling to calm your fears?

Question 7

i hit my head while masturbating in the shower. could the state of my brain during orgasm have made the damage more harmful? i didnt really have symptoms afterwards but could i have sustained brain damage from hitting head during/ after orgasm?

Accepted Answer

: NO FAINTING, BLEEDING OR DIZZENESS THAN YOUR GOOD. YOU GOT OUT OF THE SHOWER OK AND CAN DRIVE ,SEE AND WALK THAN GOOD TO GO. NEXT TIME MASTURBATE IN A SAFE AREA SO YOU DON'T HURT YOURSELF.

Question 8

i think i have a concussion after hitting my head but havent had symptoms. this happened yesterday. i started drinking today (alcohol) and felt pain where i hit my head and slight nausea.. is this brain damage or a concussion?

Accepted Answer

Likely neither: Definition of a concussion: a traumatic head injury associated with loss of consciousness, loss of memory, or a combination of both.  If you do not fit this, you did not have a concussion, or acute brain injury.

Question 9

do slaps to the head cause brain damage. people at my school go around slapping each other on the head. there is no symptoms of brain damage. i wonder if i am susceptible to brain damage?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: The brain as an important organ is surrounded by protective layers. The skin of the head &amp; skull are good at absorbing trauma. Inside the skull are layers of protection like bubble wrap, supported by a layer of fluid that absorbs trauma. What you describe sounds minimal &amp; unlikely to trigger any damage.

Question 10

can whipping head back and forth cause brain damage?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Unless you are hitting your head, the answer is probably no.  However, you could certainly injure you neck.

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Can a hit to the head cause brain damage? i was smacked at the side of the head and the back of the head with a t.v remote could anything bad happen?

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If i got hit by keys to my head can it cause brain damage or internal bleeding or problems later i have laceration on right side of my head one staple?

A member asked:

Will getting hit on the head really hard cause unknown brain damage?

A member asked:

Would a hit to the head cause brain cell loss/brain damage? if so, what degree of impact is required to lose the cells? i was swimming hit my head.

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My daughter started crawling about a month ago and she has been falling over or falling back and hitting her head should i worry about brain damage?

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I'm scared of brain damage after hitting head. only symptom is mild headache doctor will just tell me to rest i'll be good im so scared i'll drop dead?

A member asked:

I hit my head while masturbating in the shower. could the state of my brain during orgasm have made the damage more harmful? i didnt really have symptoms afterwards but could i have sustained brain damage from hitting head during/ after orgasm?

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I think i have a concussion after hitting my head but havent had symptoms. this happened yesterday. i started drinking today (alcohol) and felt pain where i hit my head and slight nausea.. is this brain damage or a concussion?

A member asked:

Do slaps to the head cause brain damage. people at my school go around slapping each other on the head. there is no symptoms of brain damage. i wonder if i am susceptible to brain damage?

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Can whipping head back and forth cause brain damage?

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