Blow in the head

[malar308]

7 months ago i was assaulted by a snatch thieve. He hit my right side of the head (1st Blow) with a full beer bottle. then another blow right on top of my forehead. the second blow broke the bottle and i received 2 stiches on my upper forehead (right in the middle). The ER only took X-ray of my head. No scan was done. I've been having short term memory loss ever since. but its not so bad. but this pass few days.,,, i've been having this trobbing continues pain on my head and neck on the right side. Is it something that i must worry??

[malar308]

Thank you doctor. So this is something that i need to worry about. Can i know what is the possibility if i dont consult a neurologist? I'm asking this because i cant afford a neuro or MRI. If it could be life treathening, then i will have to find a way. Please reply. Thank you

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Head injury could be closed or open. Closed injury means you received a hard blow to head from striking an object, but the object didn’t break the skull. These include, concussion which is the commonest traumatic brain injury, contusion is a bruise on brain and skull fractures. The head may appear fine but complications could arise from bleeding or swelling inside the skull. The spine also needs to be examined. Consult a neurologist urgently and get a neurological assessment done including MRI spine and head. Management would be according to the pathology. Hope this helps. Take care.