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My son's head feels from due to a fractured skull that he got. how long will it take for him head to return to normal?

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Skull fracture: Assuming no concussion, symptoms related to the skull fracture: HA, emesis, bleeding, change of behaviors, he should resolve the fracture in time (4-8 weeks). The skull might be soft for a few weeks-months, but should not affect internal brain function, assuming no other symptoms from this trauma.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/17/2021

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