Hitting head

[infinitbelt]

Hi,

Two days ago while getting groceries out of the trunk of the car, the trunk closed on me and hit me in the top-left of my head (mild-moderate hit). I started worrying that I might have caused some serious damage (although I didn't pass out, vomit, etc.). About an hour later, I got a slight headache (I am thinking due to all the worrying). So I went to the doctor after reading all the horror stories on the internet about people dying from hitting their heads (big mistake!). The doctor asked me some questions, made me walk, touch my nose, squeeze their hand, etc. and said that they didn't think I needed further testing as it was probably just a minor event. The doc also said I might have a mild concussion, but I don't think I hit the head that hard.

If it was serious, would I be feeling a lot worse two days after the event? I have an off and on slight headache and nausea (which might be due to worry) but that's it.

Thanks!

[infinitbelt]

Thanks for the reassurance! I keep reading online about the "talk and die" syndrome and that makes me worry and makes me feel like I should push for a CT scan. Am I being irrational?

Thank you!

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Yes. Do not worry.

[infinitbelt]

Thanks for the replies! The nausea is almost not around. It's been 5 days and no vomiting, barely any nausea, and barely any headaches. I saw my GP and she said that in all likelihood its nothing and there was no need for a CT scan. So nothing to worry about right?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
In all possibility this is nothing serious. The headache could be due to the head being hit. However the nausea should not persist. However, if the nausea persists then it should be looked at carefully. Please consult a doctor again if this persists.
Hope this helps. care!

[meccamaggie]

count you're blessing and consider it a lesson.  I got concussion in skating accident 1 month ago, knocked out all taste and smell.  Brain injury's are alway \s serious, but lucky we have a skull.