Question 1

could a head injury cause chill bumps on one side of the body?

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Head injury & skin: I am not sure what you mean by chill bumps . However, there is no connection between head injury and skin rash.

Question 2

my son fell and hit my hard wood floor on wednesday night at nine. he has a golf ball size of a bruise and bump on the right side of his forehead and a bump above his ear. he was showing signs of head injury so i took him to the er. they said to watch him

Accepted Answer

Sounds positive: Based upon your description, and now passage of almost 3 days, doubt you have any reasons to be concerned.  If he were to get difficult to arouse, confused, have nausea and vomiting, these would be reasons to reassess.

Question 3

my husband fell from the ladder and hit his head and injured his back and arms.  my concern was a head injury, but he does not have vomiting, headache or disorientation.  he has a bump on his head and his body is extremely sore. what can we do?

Accepted Answer

Observation: Monitor status from day to day.  Sounds like a minor head injury, and the soreness fits more with strains and bruising, not fractures or severe consequences.  Maintain good hydration, dietary measures, stretching and gentle exercise.  Can use local warmth after the first 24-36 hrs.  If he continues to improve, no reason for alarm.  If instead he worsens, then contact physician. Also, NO ladders.

Question 4

is a soft big bump signs of a head injury?

Accepted Answer

No: A bump is a sign of a good hard knock but doesnt indicate presence of head injury or tbi. A head injury usually includes headache, confusion or altered conciousness if in doubt take this one to the er.

Question 5

bump on the head:when it's a serious head injury?last year i bumped my head in the filling cabinet when i was about to stand but now it developed lump

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UNLIKELY PROBLEM: Most head injuries are quite minor without any long-term consequence.  A lump after impact is simply a scalp bruise or hematoma of no permanent problem.

Question 6

could a head injury cause vision problems 2 1/2 months later?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can!: Brain injury symptoms usually fade within one month of injury. More severe injuries can take longer. Vision problems like blurriness or double vision sometimes occur. If you still have these problems, see an ophthalmologist first. If your eye is normal, then see a neurologist.

Question 7

could head injury cause problems years later?

Accepted Answer

Late effects CHI: A person with a head injury bad enough to be admitted to the hospital, has a 65% chance of having long term findings on neuropsych testing, so yes head injury can have profound long term effects.

Question 8

could head injury cause sinus pressure?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Unless you damaged your sinuses.

Question 9

i feel as tho a nerve is being pinched.  i was knocked off my bicycle last year. i had severe head injury and the one side of m face was reconstructed in tintanium?

Accepted Answer

Stop self analysis: See a board certified orthopedic surgeon and also a neurologist. You will need imaging ( MRI), nerve conduction studies, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

could it happen such that a head injury cause permanent anosmia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is not a common deficit after head injury. However it does occur and loss of smell is most commonly caused by trauma. It may be permanent.

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Could a head injury cause chill bumps on one side of the body

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Could a head injury cause chill bumps on one side of the body?

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My son fell and hit my hard wood floor on wednesday night at nine. he has a golf ball size of a bruise and bump on the right side of his forehead and a bump above his ear. he was showing signs of head injury so i took him to the er. they said to watch him

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My husband fell from the ladder and hit his head and injured his back and arms. my concern was a head injury, but he does not have vomiting, headache or disorientation. he has a bump on his head and his body is extremely sore. what can we do?

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Is a soft big bump signs of a head injury?

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Bump on the head:when it's a serious head injury?last year i bumped my head in the filling cabinet when i was about to stand but now it developed lump

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Could a head injury cause vision problems 2 1/2 months later?

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Could head injury cause problems years later?

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Could head injury cause sinus pressure?

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I feel as tho a nerve is being pinched. i was knocked off my bicycle last year. i had severe head injury and the one side of m face was reconstructed in tintanium?

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Could it happen such that a head injury cause permanent anosmia?

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