Question 1

i fell on friday nite and hit the back of my head pretty hard did not lose consciousness but my head where i hit it really is sore to the touch.. and can't sleep on that part of my head. how long will this last should i see a doctor. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: You probably have a blood collection/hematoma at the site of trauma and it will resolve. It may take a few weeks to recover. If it is getting better, even slowly, you  may watch and wait. If your symptoms worsen, it would be prudent to see a doctor.

Question 2

hit bck of my head ona wall, i hv a small bruise, i hv no symptoms of concussionexcept rly minorheadache, is'it safe 4me to sleep & go to doc on sat.

Accepted Answer

Quite a hit but ok.: It sounds like you took a big hit to the head.  You are doing everything right!  it is ok to go to sleep and to see your doctor on saturday as planned.  Keep up the good work but try not to hit your head again!

Question 3

vp shunt is vibrating in head and it hurts 
doc says wait 2 weeks but i cant sleep 
what difference would 2 weeks make

Accepted Answer

Waiting for change: If the shunt fails, 2 weeks would allow you doc to see if there were any changes that correlate with the symptoms.  It would help them determine if the shunt was the source of the problem.

Question 4

my 8 month old son fell backward and hit the back of his head on the floor. afterward he acted like he wanted to sleep but i kept him awake. should i take him to the doc? he acts normal. no vomiting or anything abnormal.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cranial injuries can be slow to develop and can hide from the untrained eye.
He needs to be examined.

Question 5

i hit my head fri on a desk bending over, very tired, i was sleep deprived also had nausea 3 night later but doctor said it was unrelated?concussion?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: The degree of trauma you describe is usually not associated with concussions.  However, if you've had a history of concussions in the past, minor trauma such as this may suffice.  Symptoms to watch for include, headache, nausea, light sensitivity, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating, among other things.

Question 6

7 month old baby fell backwards from sitting & hit head on laminate floor. stopped crying after 3-5 min. wanted to sleep 20 min later. any concern?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: I would call your pediatrician to discuss management of this. We really aren't allowed to answer possible emergency calls on Health Tap.

Question 7

my 7 month old fell and hit head, er doctors said she's ok-minor trauma.should i worry for long term effects?

Accepted Answer

Head trauma: Babies are constantly falling and bumping their heads without an long ter effects.

Question 8

hit the back of my head two days ago, no signs of concussion, went to the er, doc said i was fine. however, afraid to fall asleep, am i safe to?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe.: The first 24 hours after any head injury require frequent  evaluation (usually every 2 hours) for signs of head injury. If you have not had any symptoms of concussion, you are likely fine. However, there can be delayed consequences up to a month after, but this is rare.  Not sleeping will certainly not help.  If you have symptoms of concussion later get seen.  No contact sports for a week, minimum

Question 9

no appetite so fainted twice and hit head hard on floor both times. have a headache, neck ache and saw stars, can i sleep and go hospital tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

You should go ER: Sounds like you are dehydrated and weak from not eating and drinking.  You should go get checked tonight and get treated.

Question 10

daughter is 4 years old, fell from a pub height chair and hit head on tile floor. has a large knot on side. playing as normal. call her doctor or er?

Accepted Answer

Watch: As long as she is acting ok and not showing signs of significant head injury such as vomiting, sleepiness ( at a time when she usually doesn't nap), or extreme fussines. This close observation should last 2-3 hrs as delayed symptoms in toddler head trauma are rare

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I fell on friday nite and hit the back of my head pretty hard did not lose consciousness but my head where i hit it really is sore to the touch.. and can't sleep on that part of my head. how long will this last should i see a doctor. thank you?

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Hit bck of my head ona wall, i hv a small bruise, i hv no symptoms of concussionexcept rly minorheadache, is'it safe 4me to sleep & go to doc on sat.

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Vp shunt is vibrating in head and it hurts doc says wait 2 weeks but i cant sleep what difference would 2 weeks make

A member asked:

My 8 month old son fell backward and hit the back of his head on the floor. afterward he acted like he wanted to sleep but i kept him awake. should i take him to the doc? he acts normal. no vomiting or anything abnormal.

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I hit my head fri on a desk bending over, very tired, i was sleep deprived also had nausea 3 night later but doctor said it was unrelated?concussion?

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7 month old baby fell backwards from sitting & hit head on laminate floor. stopped crying after 3-5 min. wanted to sleep 20 min later. any concern?

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My 7 month old fell and hit head, er doctors said she's ok-minor trauma.should i worry for long term effects?

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Hit the back of my head two days ago, no signs of concussion, went to the er, doc said i was fine. however, afraid to fall asleep, am i safe to?

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No appetite so fainted twice and hit head hard on floor both times. have a headache, neck ache and saw stars, can i sleep and go hospital tomorrow?

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Daughter is 4 years old, fell from a pub height chair and hit head on tile floor. has a large knot on side. playing as normal. call her doctor or er?

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