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What is Head Contusion (Minor)?
Minor head injuries often cause a bump or bruise. It's unlikely there will be any serious or permanent damage.
Typical Symptoms of Head Contusion (Minor)
- Headache
- Injury to the head
- Fell down recently
Diagnostic Questions for Head Contusion (Minor)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have a headache?
- Did you injure your head?
- Did you fall recently?
Treatment of Head Contusion (Minor)
Minor head contusions usually don't require any treatment other than rest and over-the-counter painkillers.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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Is It Just a Bruise? Why Your Contusion Is Swelling & Medically Approved Next Steps
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Bruise swelling after a contusion is usually a normal healing response from small vessel bleeding and inflammation, and most improve in 1 to 2 weeks with rest, ice, compression, elevation, and appropriate over-the-counter pain relief. There are several factors to consider; seek care promptly if swelling or pain rapidly worsens, you have numbness, weakness, tightness, trouble moving, or any head injury symptoms, and see below for full red flags, medication cautions including blood thinners, healing timelines, and step-by-step next actions that could change your healthcare decisions.
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