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Hit head against object,felt tearing in l side neck. since have pain in neck and shoulders and getting painful tension headaches.ibuprofen not helping?

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Post traumatic HA: Post traumatic headache is the most common symptom following mild head injury. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the best immediate therapy. If concerned, see your PCP for neurological examination. CT or an MRI scan might be done to rule out a brain bleed.

Answered 2/8/2015

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A member asked:

Hit head against object,felt tearing in l side neck. since have pain in neck and shoulders and getting painful tension headaches.ibuprofen not helping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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