Head Injury

Home Care Advice - Expected Course
  • Wound Care
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  • Local Cold
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  • Observation
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  • Diet
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  • Avoid Pain Medicines
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  • Special Precautions at Night
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  • Expected Course
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    Expected Course

    • Most head impact only causes a scalp injury. The swelling may take a week to resolve. The local headache at the site of impact usually clears in 2 to 3 days.

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