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I fell down stairs and hit head hard - had a ct scan and was clear but 2 days later i have numbness on the top - what is it & how long will it last?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Local effect: Injury to scalp nerves not brain. If other symptoms devekop get re CTed

Dr Oleary agreed

Answered 2/27/2018

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A member asked:

I fell down stairs and hit head hard - had a ct scan and was clear but 2 days later i have numbness on the top - what is it & how long will it last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Oleary agreed

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