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I fell and hit my head 16 days ago which caused a large goose egg. will sunshine help with the healing process of the bruising, pain, and goose egg?

Q: i fell and hit my head 16 days ago which caused a large goose egg. will sunshine help with the healing process of the bruising, pain, and goose egg?

: Fine to get sunshine, as will enhance and support your Vitamin D levels, but will not speed resolution of your "goose egg". The bruising will respond to initially local cold packs, and later, warmth to ease the swelling and pain.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Fine to get sunshine, as will enhance and support your Vitamin D levels, but will not speed resolution of your "goose egg". The bruising will respond to initially local cold packs, and later, warmth to ease the swelling and pain.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 4/2/2022

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A member asked:

I fell and hit my head 16 days ago which caused a large goose egg. will sunshine help with the healing process of the bruising, pain, and goose egg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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