Question 1

Yesterday i went to sleep and about 4 hours later i woke to an extreme headache i fell back asleep and when i woke up my temple was hurting im worried?

Accepted Answer

There are many possible reasons which include possibilities such as teeth grinding (bruxism) as well as temporal arteritis or vasculitis or migraines or tension headaches. Discuss with your primary care physician for a competed examination. A;d work up.

Question 2

Worried. yesterday went wakeboarding fell back hit my head on the water, hurt for like a few hours, went to sleep much better today still hurts a bit. im rlly worried about a brain bleed, is it possible to not notice one?

Accepted Answer

Do not truly understand how striking your head "on the water" would cause a "brain bleed", but since you appear concerned, contact your physician, and have an evaluation.

Question 3

Hit my back and now my head hurts, is something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Issues effecting the back muscles and muscles on the back of the neck can cause tension to build in muscles in the back of the head. This can cause inflammation and pain.

Question 4

2years a ago i fainted and fell on my head. i had to get stiches on the side of my head from the fell. but now i keep on getting pain were the stiches was like a pressing pain around the back of my head followed by headache in the front?

Accepted Answer

After head injuries, post traumatic headaches are common but don't usually last this long. Your frequent head discomfort warrants an evaluation by a neurologist. If the old injury site is tender, look for a retained suture. Otherwise the neurologist will determine the cause of your headaches. Head ct scan or mri may be recommended as part of the evaluation.

Question 5

I popped my neck at work, now i have a headache in the back of my head that seems to get better if i stretch my neck and hurts worse when pushed?

Accepted Answer

pinched cervical nerve Occiput/ C1   trapping greater Occipital  nerve----will give you headaches base of skull or along the side of the head to the forehead----usually goes away with some OTC motrin  If it persists see a chiropractor or an osteopathic doctor and they can adjust the cervical spine

Question 6

Head hurts after falling on my back. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Persistant headache following any fall needs to be evaluated with detailed history of the fall and physical examination and you may or may not need a cat scan
so see your doctor or go to er.

Question 7

My son slipped on the ice and hit the back of his head. he has a bump , but acted just fine after. it happend 8 hours ago, and now says his head hurts?

Accepted Answer

This could be something serious like a subdural or epidural hematoma. It could be a skull fracture or a concussion. Since this type of injury can get worse fast go to er to be evaluated. Better to be safe than sorry and children can get worse very fast. It could be minor but safety is first so get it checked. Gods speed.

Question 8

Two days ago i fainted and fell on the ground and hit my head. now i have mild headaches and pain on the back of the neck when swallowing..

Accepted Answer

If you fainted, you need to be seen by a physician ASAP to rule out cardiac and neurological problems. While there, you can be examined, have your neck and if needed your head imaged, and receive pain treatment for the headaches and neck pain. Please see your physician ASAP. If your parent or guardian will not take you, tell them you will call 911.

Question 9

Slipped and fell backwards in shower yesterday(not sure how),hit back of head rly hard.headache and hurts to touch spot.do i have concussion?17?

Accepted Answer

Pain where you hit your head is normal. Concussion causes changes in vision, thoughts, alertness, or sensorium.
Can't say you don;t without exam, but doesn't sound like it

Question 10

I have a bar a 4 feet off the ground that i do tricks on today i fell. my back, neck, shoulder and head hurts. what should i do at home to ease pain?

Accepted Answer

Also try short term ibuprofen or naprosyn (naproxen).  If pain persists > 3-4 days see PCP for questionable fracture.

I fell on my back and now my head hurts

Yesterday i went to sleep and about 4 hours later i woke to an extreme headache i fell back asleep and when i woke up my temple was hurting im worried?

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Worried. yesterday went wakeboarding fell back hit my head on the water, hurt for like a few hours, went to sleep much better today still hurts a bit. im rlly worried about a brain bleed, is it possible to not notice one?

Hit my back and now my head hurts, is something wrong?

2years a ago i fainted and fell on my head. i had to get stiches on the side of my head from the fell. but now i keep on getting pain were the stiches was like a pressing pain around the back of my head followed by headache in the front?

I popped my neck at work, now i have a headache in the back of my head that seems to get better if i stretch my neck and hurts worse when pushed?

Head hurts after falling on my back. what should i do?

My son slipped on the ice and hit the back of his head. he has a bump , but acted just fine after. it happend 8 hours ago, and now says his head hurts?

Two days ago i fainted and fell on the ground and hit my head. now i have mild headaches and pain on the back of the neck when swallowing..

Slipped and fell backwards in shower yesterday(not sure how),hit back of head rly hard.headache and hurts to touch spot.do i have concussion?17?

I have a bar a 4 feet off the ground that i do tricks on today i fell. my back, neck, shoulder and head hurts. what should i do at home to ease pain?

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