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A member asked:

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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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