Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

AngelAura asked in HealthOther - Health · 1 decade ago

I was hit in the head with a tree branch atop a open double-decker bus. Will I live?

I didn't fall down, pass out or anything. It hurt, sure . . .yet, I continued to finish my tour (I am a tour guide) and spoke well, didn't slur and just had a headache forming at the site of the hit.

This was 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. yesterday. I was not dizzy (except when I panicked myself). Finished this 1st tour...put some ice on my head (felt much better) and took two pain killers.

Did a 2nd and 3rd tour with no problems, I spoke coherently and it was hot, so I felt a little nauseas (but didn't throw up). Also, I don't eat the whole touring day, so I could just be hungry. So, between the heat and hunger, maybe just heat cramps?

Now, hours later (it's 2 a.m.), I haven't been sleepy or anything. There's just a huge lump on my noggin. A little soreness (like a bruise would feel) and no discoloration or anything. Just a lump ...

Will I live? Should I see a doctor? I had a CAT scan only two weeks ago, for a different head smack. It feels similar, except this lump is bigger. Oh, and I was fine the first time, too.

What are your thoughts or any expert opinion?

2 Answers

Relevance
  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Does this happen often?

    I'm sure it's just bruising from hitting it so hard. I'd imagine the force of the blow was pretty strong. If your vision is fine and you aren't feeling dizzy, just give it a few days and see if the bump goes down.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Double Decker Plane

Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.