A 20-year-old male asked:
i was hit on the left side of my head while playing basketball today. is it normal to have a mild headache on that side? aneurysm or something else?
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Dr. Joshua Liberman answered
21 years experience Cardiology
Of course: If you get hit anywhere on your body, it is normal to have pain at the site of impact. Your head is no different.
Answered on Jun 15, 2015
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Dr. Creighton Wright answered
56 years experience General Surgery
Common: Aneurysms are uncommon and not likely from bb trauma.
Should resolve with tylenol
and time.
Answered on Jun 15, 2015
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Dr. Al Hegab answered
40 years experience Allergy and Immunology
No: Just the effect of the old trauma, woukd take Time, not a sign or symptom of an aneurysm, best wishes
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Dr. Eddie Nakhuda answered
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???: See your physician
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vance Harris answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
Not likely: I would not expect a foam dodgeball to cause brain damage. If he has had a concussion it should be apparent and he should show some signs of impaired ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
52 years experience Ophthalmology
Unlikely: I am guessing you have a close friend or relative who actually had a diagnosed aneurysm. These are rare, especially at your age. You more likely hav ... Read More
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