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Lightly bumped the top of my head as i was walking up the stairs. ceiling was low and there was a metal beam that was flat that i bumped. feel fine overall aside from a mild dull ache. when does it become problematic enough to get checked? thanks?

Q: lightly bumped the top of my head as i was walking up the stairs. ceiling was low and there was a metal beam that was flat that i bumped. feel fine overall aside from a mild dull ache. when does it become problematic enough to get checked? thanks?

: General advice and precautions if someone has a a head injury, serious symptoms include severe headache, difficulty moving your neck, nausea, vomiting, confusion, lightheadedness, localized, neurologic, weakness, double vision, and difficulty staying awake. These symptoms warrant emergency medical evaluation.

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

General advice and precautions if someone has a a head injury, serious symptoms include severe headache, difficulty moving your neck, nausea, vomiting, confusion, lightheadedness, localized, neurologic, weakness, double vision, and difficulty staying awake. These symptoms warrant emergency medical evaluation.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 5/21/2023

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A member asked:

Lightly bumped the top of my head as i was walking up the stairs. ceiling was low and there was a metal beam that was flat that i bumped. feel fine overall aside from a mild dull ache. when does it become problematic enough to get checked? thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Colantino agreed

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