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Hit my head on freezer door yesterday a.m. having headache and pain behind eye as well as a bruise in area of impact. should i get further screening?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

No: If you did not lose consciousness and you remember what happened,it is highly unlikely that you have sustained a serious brain injury. Your symptoms are expected in a minor head injury.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/1/2020

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A member asked:

Hit my head on freezer door yesterday a.m. having headache and pain behind eye as well as a bruise in area of impact. should i get further screening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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