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I was hit above the eye by a ball yesterday and have swelling there. this morning though the left side of my head/scalp is numb - is this serious?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Evaluation: Any trauma near eye could be serious. If it will be not better in 24 h and you will have blurred vision you need to go to doctor or even ER

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 7/8/2016

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A member asked:

I was hit above the eye by a ball yesterday and have swelling there. this morning though the left side of my head/scalp is numb - is this serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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