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I hit my head 3 weeks ago pretty hard. no loss consciousness, no vomiting, or dizziness. i felt fine afterwards. but, i have had scalp pain as if on the roots of my hair. especially when i move my hair around. i have ocd and im worried do i go to er?

Q: i hit my head 3 weeks ago pretty hard. no loss consciousness, no vomiting, or dizziness. i felt fine afterwards. but, i have had scalp pain as if on the roots of my hair. especially when i move my hair around. i have ocd and im worried do i go to er?

: Good to have someone look/discuss with you but not urgent or ER care.

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Good to have someone look/discuss with you but not urgent or ER care.

Answered 7/18/2022

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Most likely you caused mild bruising over the area of scalp contact at time of closed head injury. This will gradually clear over a few weeks. Your primary doctor would be an appropriate source to examine and reassure you.

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A member asked:

I hit my head 3 weeks ago pretty hard. no loss consciousness, no vomiting, or dizziness. i felt fine afterwards. but, i have had scalp pain as if on the roots of my hair. especially when i move my hair around. i have ocd and im worried do i go to er?

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