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I hit the side of my head hard 1 week ago on point of hard chair. no symptoms except very tender/sore. have been icing area. still tender. any advice?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You have: treated the injury correctly....further treatment in the absence of other symptoms at ONE WEEK after injury is not necessary! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 5/22/2016

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Scalp hematoma: Area is bruised, and will take time to fully resolve. If you feel sick, have your doctor evaluate.

Answered 5/22/2016

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A member asked:

I hit the side of my head hard 1 week ago on point of hard chair. no symptoms except very tender/sore. have been icing area. still tender. any advice?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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