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About a month ago i hit my head on a hanging piece of steel, now i have had severe headaches and the top of my head is still very tender to the touch.

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Post-traumatic H/A: Most likely post-traumatic headaches, however, need to check it out with your doctor.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/27/2014

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See your doctor for: An evaluation. You may need a ct of the head. Post concussion syndrome but have to rule out other causes of headache.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

About a month ago i hit my head on a hanging piece of steel, now i have had severe headaches and the top of my head is still very tender to the touch.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Walter Husar answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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