Discharge //

You have been evaluated in the emergency department today for head trauma. Based on the mechanism of the injury and your exam, a decision was made not to do a CT at this time. You will likely feel a little worse tomorrow due to the trauma please rest and control your pain by alternating Tylenol and Motrin every 4-6 hours as directed on the package. You should avoid contact sports, running, playing video games and studying for long periods of time. Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one. If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this of local clinics or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance. Return to the Emergency Department if you experience severe headache, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.



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