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I hit my head with the corner of a closet door a few weeks ago. the soreness of the hit area only lasted about 3 days. daily headaches started a few days after and i've been experiencing them ever since. can a small hit like this be serious?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Not”serious”: Looks like post-traumatic headAches Have your doctor treat these

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/19/2021

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A member asked:

I hit my head with the corner of a closet door a few weeks ago. the soreness of the hit area only lasted about 3 days. daily headaches started a few days after and i've been experiencing them ever since. can a small hit like this be serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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