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I accidentally hit my head, now i have this lump in my head and my neck hurts when i move it. could it be a brain damage?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Singer answered

No: The symptoms you describe are those of a head injury not a brain injury.

Dr Singel agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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Dr. Theodore Spinks answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Unlikely: If these are your only symptoms, then you probably just have swelling from the injury and neck sprain/strain. If you are worried, then you should talk to your doctor about it.

Dr Singel agreed

Answered 6/3/2018

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A member asked:

I accidentally hit my head, now i have this lump in my head and my neck hurts when i move it. could it be a brain damage?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Singer answered

Dr Singel agreed

Dr. Theodore Spinks answered

Dr Singel agreed

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