Should I see a doctor if I got hit in the head?

You should see a doctor if you think you have a head injury. They will ask about how the injury happened, your symptoms, and past health problems. Tell them if you’ve had serious symptoms, such as vomiting or seizures. The doctor also may ask questions to see how you are.

When should you go to the DR if you hit your head?

Seek emergency care for an adult or child who experiences a head injury and signs and symptoms such as: Repeated vomiting or nausea. A loss of consciousness lasting longer than 30 seconds. A headache that gets worse over time.

How do I know if my head injury is serious?

Seek immediate emergency medical care if you have danger signs

1. Have a headache that gets worse and does not go away.
2. Experience weakness, numbness, decreased coordination, convulsions, or seizures.
3. Vomit repeatedly.
4. Have slurred speech or unusual behavior.

What are the signs of a serious head injury?

Physical symptoms

• Loss of consciousness from several minutes to hours.
• Persistent headache or headache that worsens.
• Repeated vomiting or nausea.
• Convulsions or seizures.
• Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes.
• Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears.
• Inability to awaken from sleep.

Can you have a brain bleed and not know it?

There may be no warning signs of a bleed on the brain. For example, it could happen after someone falls and hits their head. If there is a weakness in the blood vessel wall, it can bulge or swell, which is known as an aneurysm. Aneurysms can rupture suddenly without warning, and cause a bleed on the brain.

When to see Dr after head injury?

See a doctor within one to two days of a significant head injury with ongoing symptoms, even if emergency care isn’t required. Seek emergency medical attention if your child experiences: Unconsciousness, confusion or disorientation after a head injury.

Why did I not go to the doctor when I hit my Head?

On my way to work later that day, the back of my neck was aching. This ache extended down my upper back and left arm, and the fingers on my left hand felt tingly. Again, I ignored it and went to work. That night I had a party and I felt fine the whole time.

When to go to the ER after hitting your head?

Sometimes it’s a no-brainer that a visit to the emergency room is in order after one hits or bangs their head, if the ensuing symptoms are beckoning for medical attention. But what if the symptoms are more subtle and the hit on the head doesn’t seem that bad?

When to worry about a minor head injury?

So if you took a small hit to the head and had any concussion symptoms, you should leave the activity right away. You should then have a doctor examine you to rule out a concussion. (We would consider it a concussion until proven otherwise.)