The Student Room Group

head injury

I know i should go to the hospital but i was there once for 2 hours and i nearly fell asleep in the waiting room so i just came home.

I was beaten up.. a rock smashed against my skull, mostly on the side and a couple kicks to the front. Maybe 1 smack landed on the back of my head by some chav. I feel like a pussy for not fighting back but i knew if i threw 1 punch i would have to kill this guy to stop rather than take the beaten i was given. Well now my head still aches, i'm thinking it's due to the bumps but last night i woke up with the worse headache and i had to take some water.

I'm asking the medic students/grad students whether or not this is permanent damage.. i know you need to do tests like maybe a CT Scan but 2-3hours in a hospital is time i haven't got. I have no money and i'm starving, i have to go home tonight to get some food cause my bank card was stolen.

Also, i know the information is not enough for a diagnosis but could anyone guess whether i would get better by mself?
Reply 1
I think it is best if you make some time to go to the hopsital/local GP. You are better off getting it checked out there as they will know exactly what they are dealing with. You will feel better for going to hospital.

Andrew
Reply 2
You really should get it checked out, just to be safe.

With head injuries you just never know- so please get it checked!!
Reply 3
Joystar*
You really should get it checked out, just to be safe.

With head injuries you just never know - so please get it checked!!


exactly.

OP try to get it checked out asap :smile:

x
Reply 4
I would advise you to go to A and E sharpish..........you can never be too careful with a head injury, anything could be wrong inside your skull, eg fracture. And I would also report your assault to the police!!.