Question 1

is aspirin dangerous after hitting your head?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Aspirin promotes bleeding by ihibiting platelets from sticking together and forming clots.  Should one hit the head with a certain force or in a certain way, vessels could be torn loose inside the brain or in the covering of the brain and cause bleeding that could be more severe that if one were not on aspirin.  If you have concerns or risks, discuss with your pcp.

Question 2

should i take aspirin after hitting my head?

Accepted Answer

Best to avoid: If you are not already on Aspirin for another medical condition, it is best to use other medications for pain if you have an injury.  If you are prescribed aspirin, you should discuss this with your doctor.  
Remember, if Aspirin were invented today it would  probably be used mainly as a blood thinner.

Question 3

hit my head several hours ago getting into my car. take 325 aspirin daily. should i be concerned? it hurt pretty bad when i hit it, but no pain now.

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: If no loss of consciousness and no current symptoms I do not think there is cause for concern. In general, head trauma such as yours, does not itself cause bleeding unless there is a predisposition for a bleed. The aspirin can cause increased bleeding when there is a cause for a bleed. In this case, with no symptoms, I think you are okay but if any symptoms arise, go to nearest ED.

Question 4

hit my head over 24 hours ago. i am on one aspirin daily prescribed by doctor a few weeks ago. headache and sickness has gone. should i see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

If you didn't: suffer a concussion and there was minimal bruising or hematoma, I see no reason why you need to see a Dr.

Question 5

i am taking 325mg aspirin therapy daily and last evening hit my head on tree branch while mowing yard.  woke up with headache and it has come and gone?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Very unlikely to be associated with your asa usage. If it persists see your doctor .It was an effect of the blow. Good Luck

Question 6

my dad hit the front of his head on the corner of a cabinet. he's on aspirin for essential thrombositosis. he appears normal. should he go to er?

Accepted Answer

No: I am going to assume there was no loss of consciousness and that he still appears well.

Question 7

hard hit to the head 2 days ago. got ct scan 2 hours after. clear. took 2 baby aspirin today on accident. should i be worried? do i have a concussion?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Glad to hear the CT scan was "clear".  Take it slow and let your brain recover from the hit.  Typical symptoms for concussion include headache, dizziness, nausea, changes in thinking and several others.  If you notice any of these schedule follow up appt with your doc.  Take care.

Question 8

daughter has kawasaki's disease and is on baby aspirin. had minor fall and hit head. went to sleep complaining of stomach upset and threw up. er visit?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even though symptoms direct towards stomach virus; head injury in a patient taking Aspirin ( more prone to bleeding) cannot be ignored.

Question 9

is it dangerous to put aspirin mask on your face? of course i would use it just 1 or 2 times a week

Accepted Answer

Not really as the: aspirin, even if you grind it up, is still too big to really be absorbed through your skin, it just can calm the surface of your skin, not getting into your blood

Question 10

after bang on head - take aspirin?

Accepted Answer

That can help with : Pain do you have any other symptoms?  You can have a concussion with or without loss of consciousness. Possible symptoms include: headache/ pressure of head, inability to recall what happened,  dizziness, decreased coordination, ringing in the ears, confusion, slurred speech, nausea or vomiting & extreme fatigue. If you believe you have a concussion please seek  medical care. Seek emergency care &gt;.

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Hit my head several hours ago getting into my car. take 325 aspirin daily. should i be concerned? it hurt pretty bad when i hit it, but no pain now.

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Hit my head over 24 hours ago. i am on one aspirin daily prescribed by doctor a few weeks ago. headache and sickness has gone. should i see a doctor?

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I am taking 325mg aspirin therapy daily and last evening hit my head on tree branch while mowing yard. woke up with headache and it has come and gone?

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My dad hit the front of his head on the corner of a cabinet. he's on aspirin for essential thrombositosis. he appears normal. should he go to er?

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Hard hit to the head 2 days ago. got ct scan 2 hours after. clear. took 2 baby aspirin today on accident. should i be worried? do i have a concussion?

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Daughter has kawasaki's disease and is on baby aspirin. had minor fall and hit head. went to sleep complaining of stomach upset and threw up. er visit?

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Is it dangerous to put aspirin mask on your face? of course i would use it just 1 or 2 times a week

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