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I suffered a minor concussion a week ago. is it normal if my head is still sore to the touch where i hit it?

Q: i suffered a minor concussion a week ago. is it normal if my head is still sore to the touch where i hit it?

: Imagine a hit on your arm with a flying baseball. It would take more than a week to heal.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Imagine a hit on your arm with a flying baseball. It would take more than a week to heal.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/20/2022

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Not unique to have a lingering area of sensitivity secondary to a closed head injury. This will clear over the next few weeks. If you are intensely concerned, see your doctor to decide if further imaging is advisable.

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A member asked:

I suffered a minor concussion a week ago. is it normal if my head is still sore to the touch where i hit it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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