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bumped head

January 14, 2012 | 10,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Ive Dr. Schaaf

Hello, I'm almost embarrassed to ask this question, but I can't find peace otherwise. Yesterday evening (about 22 hours ago) I lightly hit my head on the top side of a sharp edge of a shelf. The pain stopped after at most 20/30 seconds, and I didn't feel anything afterwards, no nausea, no vomiting, no dizziness. My pupils react equally and contract when exposed to light. There is also no lump at the site. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of asking Dr. Google this afternoon and found the worst things. Could a blood clot have formed there now that could burst? Even if it's been 22 hours already? Or is that rather unlikely? Best regards

Dr. med. Ive Dr. Schaaf

Dr. Google, also affectionately called Grandpa Google, can't have meant you.

It is definitely ruled out that the little bump causes any problems in the head. The skull is a very stable sphere and it takes great force, which surely hurts for more than 30 seconds, for anything to happen. So complete all clear.

Have a nice evening!

Dr. Schaaf