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A member asked:

A box of soap fell from the top cabinet on the crow of my head two days ago no bruise or bump! started a mild headache! should i be worried?!

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Dr. David Sherer answered

Maybe: If headache persists or any numbness, tingling, ringing in ears, signs of paralysis, see doc asap.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/23/2013

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