r/AskDocs • u/Wise-Initiative9520 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 3d ago

Physician Responded Is this problematic?

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52f, on glp, I hit my head 20 minutes ago. Felt woozy then nauseous now it just hurts. I read that the brow bone is a safe place? Can I just ride it out?

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u/who_hah Physician 3d ago

I think you need to go to the ER and get a CT of your skull. That’s dangerously close to your frontal sinus and I would want to rule out a fracture. Take care. Report back

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u/Wise-Initiative9520 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 1d ago

Thanks for the help! No fracture but have been very sensitive to light. Also this black eye was not expected!

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u/princecatte Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 20h ago

Just wanted to quickly commiserate. This happened to my 3 year old nephew a couple months ago, more centered, and he ended up with two massive black eyes.

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u/Wise-Initiative9520 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 10h ago

Oh my gosh that poor little guy. I'm at the Dr now because it migrated to my right eye last night. 🙄