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A member asked:

Does a bang on the head always result in a bruise or lump?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Diane Minich answered

No: You can hit your head and not get a lump or bruise.

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Answered 7/30/2018

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I keep hearing that if you hit your head and no bruise, lump or tender spot is there, it indicates a concussion. Is this true?

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6 days ago, standing on chair, fell. Butt hit floor first then head. Lumps on head still tender. Butt, no bruise, still hurts. Dull, some movements cause sharp pain. See doctor or give time to heal?

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