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I was pulling a metal furniture dolly from the car, and i dropped it, the metal handle hit the top of my head. its been a week and im still sore to touch and if i put pressure i sometimes get a headache. im assuming i bruised, making it tender?
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It most likely is a bruise/contusion. However, a fractured skull is a possibility. As long as you don't feel any irregularities and there has been no new neurologic symptoms at this point, there is little more you need to do except wait for healing to occur.
Answered 7/27/2021
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