A member asked:
if i have had 6 nose bleeds in less than 24 hours after getting hit in head with a hard ball, should i see a dr.?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Kenneth Smithanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Nose bleed: Always concerned when head trauma involved. Definitely see physician. Sooner the better emergency room indicted.
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Dr. Harry Myersanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Head Injury: Hi, you should see a doctor, i suggest you go to the emergency room as soon as possible. It may be coincidental that you are having nosebleeds, however it could also indicate a skull fracture or brain injury. Have someone drive you soon. Good luck.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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