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I hit my head on a car boot 2 and half days ago only got a headache no other symptoms should i be worried about a head injury?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Probably not: Since you are asymptomatic 48 hrs. post injury you are most likely in the clear. If you begin having a severe headache, nausea / emesis or double vision go the the Emergency room immediately

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 9/9/2016

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A member asked:

I hit my head on a car boot 2 and half days ago only got a headache no other symptoms should i be worried about a head injury?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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