Question 1

today, i got hit on the forehead with a softball pretty hard. how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

A few days.: How long will what last?  Headaches can last for a few days.  A lump may last much longer and go through some pretty dramatic color changes.  You should not develop progressive drowsiness or problems with thinking, coordination, movement or sensation.

Question 2

hit my forehead really hard on car door frame. how to check if i have ay injuries?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Did you bleed or had any visible wound? Did you pass out? If you say yes to any of these you'd better see you physician or go the an emergency room if it happened recently.

Question 3

i hit the right side of my forehead on a chair pretty hard yesterday and today it hurts when i touch it is this normal?

Accepted Answer

It can be: If you have a soft tissue issue - there may be inflammation which is tender to the touch. Take care.

Question 4

i hit my head like closer to my forehead  bout 1hr ago on a metal fall sit. it wasn't a hard it don't hurt to touch just small ha. could i have a bled?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Without an obvious lump on your forehead, you did not likely hit yourself hard enough to cause an intracranial bleed.  If you were knocked out by this hit to the head, go see a doctor.  The headache is common and should resolve with tylenol (acetaminophen).  If you experience nausea and vomiting or any unsteadiness in your gait, go see a doctor.

Question 5

child hit in forehead with hard ball at speed, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See Your Doctor: "Child hit in forehead with hardball at speed". Head trauma is always potentially serious. If your child experienced loss of consciousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, you should see the doctor immediately. Children often do not complain of symptoms therefore you should have your child examined to ensure prompt intervention if needed.

Question 6

i have hard ridge like knot? bump? where i hit my forehead on a metal edge 2.5 weeks ago. what is it? permanent? ice? heat? massage?

Accepted Answer

Normal.: This is how the body heals. It will take a few more weeks but the inflammation after the injury is how the body heals. Give it more time and you can just leave it alone.

Question 7

should i be really concerned if my 10mo baby fell off the couch and hit his forehead really hard on the wood floor? he cried for 3min and now acts normal.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you are concerned enough to ask here, you should take the next step and have a trained expert examine your baby.

Question 8

i hit my forehead really hard 5 days ago and my head has been hurting but now it's spread to my whole head. could it be a concussion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one can have :  a concussion without loss of consciousness. Since your symptoms are worsening, see your doctor tomorrow for a neurological exam to determine if you need an MRI or other studies.  Avoid physically or mentally demanding activities like housework, exercise, schoolwork, video games, text messaging &amp; using the computer. You may need to change your school or work schedule while you recover.

Question 9

i was hit really hard above my right temple 4 days ago.i've had a headache ever since that is radiating across my forehead.no meds r helping.

Accepted Answer

Get care ASAP: Continuing headache after 4 days is seriously abnormal and could indicate bleeding inside your skull, a concussion, or both. This could be very dangerous. Get care today, even though it's Sunday. Call your personal physician's office; probably somone is on call. If that doesn't work or you don't have a doctor, go to an urgent care clinic or hospital emergency department. Good luck!

Question 10

i had a car accident with my bf so when we crashed with the other car front  to front i flew to the front of the window and hit my forehead hard?

Accepted Answer

Car: Need more information. What are you asking? If you have a headache that lasts more than 24 hours i would see your md to check for a concussion. If you have bruising on the head or face i would seek medical treatment now.

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Today, i got hit on the forehead with a softball pretty hard. how long will it last?

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Hit my forehead really hard on car door frame. how to check if i have ay injuries?

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I hit the right side of my forehead on a chair pretty hard yesterday and today it hurts when i touch it is this normal?

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I hit my head like closer to my forehead bout 1hr ago on a metal fall sit. it wasn't a hard it don't hurt to touch just small ha. could i have a bled?

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Child hit in forehead with hard ball at speed, what to do?

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I have hard ridge like knot? bump? where i hit my forehead on a metal edge 2.5 weeks ago. what is it? permanent? ice? heat? massage?

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Should i be really concerned if my 10mo baby fell off the couch and hit his forehead really hard on the wood floor? he cried for 3min and now acts normal.

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I hit my forehead really hard 5 days ago and my head has been hurting but now it's spread to my whole head. could it be a concussion?

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I was hit really hard above my right temple 4 days ago.i've had a headache ever since that is radiating across my forehead.no meds r helping.

A member asked:

I had a car accident with my bf so when we crashed with the other car front to front i flew to the front of the window and hit my forehead hard?

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