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Hit my head. Will I be okay?
I accidentally hit the back of my head on a corner (not sharp) of my cabinet. It isn't bleeding or anything (It didn't bleed at all), but I'm kind of scared I might have a concussion or something... I remember who I am and where I am, obviously, haha. I can't go to the doctor.
Also, if age matters, I'm 13.
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The best thing to do is to tell your parents and let mom or dad look at you. IF you're dizzy or feel nauseous those are signs of a concussion. IF you are unsure you or your parents can call 911. The EMT's can evaluate you and advise you if the feel you have a concussion. Their service is generally no charge as it is part of what your parents taxes pay for.
As a retired firefighter I can tell you we would rather come out for a call like this. Then to have you ignore symptoms and be called out on a call where we might have to do live saving procedures.
I seriously doubt you hit your head hard enough to cause any damage to yourself. But when you do something like this and you are unsure you need to tell a parent or responsible adult. As a parent are main purpose in your life is to see to your safety and well being. Part of this is to check out any injuries you may incur and decide if you need to be seen by a doctor.
My advice is to tell mom or dad what happened. Le one of them look at you and feel around the area you injured. Then let them decide if you need to see a doctor. Don't make financial decisions for your parents.
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I've bashed my head a few times, there's definitely a few signs of concussion. The eye one you know already, big wide black pupils (eyes like a cat) is not a good sign. Feeling sick or even worse, actually vomitting is bad. Do you feel like you're falling over, of falling down a hole when you close your eyes? That's a bad sign too. A persistent 'dizzy headache' is not good, but the actual spot hurting or feeling tender when you press it is far less worrying (and natural, since you've given your head a good knock). You're obviously coherent, and you can type (even got the punctuations right!) so you haven't knocked yourself silly. And you didn't black-out at the time I assume, or you'd have mentioned it? Another good sign. Sounds like you're fine to me, but if any of the symptoms we've talked about appear then you should really seek some advice from someone. It's not likely you've done some damage that will go undetected and damage your brain in future or anything, so don't get worried about that.
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I agree with solid. See an adult an have them check for pupil dilation. If they don't know how, have them shine a bright light in your eye, remove the light quickly, and watch to see if the pupil(black dot) changes size. If it does, you're ok as far as a concussion.
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Being a trained emergency field medic
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I would have to think you're fine. However, if you start feeling dizzy, light-headed, vision issues or something really weird that you wouldn't normally after awhile I would see a doctor then. For now, show an adult if concerned any bump etc. and get their take.
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