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Hi. i hit my head earlier on the wall. no other symptoms. but the part i hit really is painful and feels like there's pressure in it. also, is it okay if i sleep couple of minutes after the incident?

Q: hi. i hit my head earlier on the wall. no other symptoms. but the part i hit really is painful and feels like there's pressure in it. also, is it okay if i sleep couple of minutes after the incident?

: Sounds like a hematoma involving the scalp location that was hit. ("Goose Egg"). Will be painful for a few days. See you doctor if increasing severe headaches, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, imbalance, episodes of loss of consciousness, blurring or doubling of vision.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Sounds like a hematoma involving the scalp location that was hit. ("Goose Egg"). Will be painful for a few days. See you doctor if increasing severe headaches, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, imbalance, episodes of loss of consciousness, blurring or doubling of vision.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/7/2021

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A member asked:

Hi. i hit my head earlier on the wall. no other symptoms. but the part i hit really is painful and feels like there's pressure in it. also, is it okay if i sleep couple of minutes after the incident?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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