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I bumped my head twice today not hard but i have a headache but i took an advil (ibuprofen) so i've heard it increases bleeding so i'm scared.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Advil (ibuprofen): 1 Advil will not make a difference in your risk of bleeding. It would be a bigger concern if you were taking a blood thinner. Bleeding inside the brain usually occurs with a significant fall or a motor vehicle accident. 2 small bumps on the head should not cause problems. If Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not help and you have increasing pain, vomiting or a behavior change be seen in the ER. All the best.
Answered 12/6/2014
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How old are you?: Low risk. Advil, (ibuprofen) like other NSAIDS, reversibly binds to platelets, unlike their predecessor aspirin which irreversibly binds for the lifespan of a platelet - 120d. Once a platelet is bound by aspirin, it can't clot normally. Not so with NSAIDS, which are cleared by the kidneys. Have someone keep an eye on you, check your alertness, behavior, pupil symmetry & reactivity for 24h. Any changes -> ER.
Answered 4/30/2018
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No worries: As long as you didn't bump your head very hard and did not suffer a concussion you can still take the Advil (ibuprofen). Even if you have a concussion the risk of bleeding from taking Advil (ibuprofen) is still very low.
Answered 12/4/2014
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