I hit my head on Saturday on my dresser and it is now Thursday and it still hurts to the touch and I still have a small bump. I don't have any other problems form hitting it. Should I see a doctor?
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Without an exam it isn't possible to determine if this is something which will resolve on its own or not, but the odds favor that it will. Unless you are having other symptoms I wouldn't think you'd need to do anything other than perhaps apply some heat and watch it. If you start having nausea or vomiting, increased headaches, blurred or double vision or other issues you should do fine. However if you are concerned enough to ask here, you might feel better having a doctor look at it.
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No, simple bumps without any other symptoms do not require a visit to the doctor. However, if you think you may have suffered a concussion, which is any change in the way your brain is working (headache, mental fog, emotional changes, irritability, sleep problems, etc.), then yes you need to see your doctor. Otherwise, 4 days with your bump still being sore is not surprising. It will get better with time.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
Most Doctor's here will say no, as the pain is self limiting not requiring any medication, surgery etc.
However please consider that depending on the newtons of force (high versus low force) exerted on your head and neck during the trauma, you could have suffered a slight whiplash that can cause asymptomatic injuries existing for years.
Best be safe and get a lateral cervical view of your neck from a structural based corrective Chiropractor.
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However please consider that depending on the newtons of force (high versus low force) exerted on your head and neck during the trauma, you could have suffered a slight whiplash that can cause asymptomatic injuries existing for years.
Best be safe and get a lateral cervical view of your neck from a structural based corrective Chiropractor.
www.discoverhealth.us