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A member asked:

When should an 11 y/o see a doc after hitting her head on a shelf. there is a bump, redness, pain if touched, and constant headache. happen yesterday.

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Now: Better safe and careful. Put ice locally mean time.

Answered 2/18/2017

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