I need you to put on your adult underwear for a second if you're going to answer this question. I don't need sarcastic, rude, comical answers.

I hit my forehead on a wall very hard 3 days ago, on purpose... Several times. Please don't make fun of me. I don't know why I did it. I hit my forehead a hair left of the center, near my hairline, until I was stopped by my bf whom I was fighting with stopped me. I had instant swelling and bruising. There was a dent in the solid plaster on the wall.

Afterward, I felt dizzy, dazed, VERY tired, but I was still upset, so I paid little attention to this injury. 3 days later, there is still moderate bruising, a constant feeling of pressure and fullness. If I turn my head the wrong way, the room begins to spin and I lose balance. My vision seems as it is not as sharp. I feel strange urges to cry when looking at happy things, some difficulty talking and I feel nausea come and go. The fatigue is unbearable and is keeping me from standing a lot. I have a low grade fever (99.8°F) and I've had the diarrhea for the last 18 hrs. Should I be concerned? I don't have health insurance and I'm embarrassed to say anything to anyone else. I haven't lost consciousness. I have trouble falling asleep and I've been waking every 1 1/2 to 2 hours, often not able to go back to sleep past 5:00 am, 5 hours before my usual wake time without an alarm.

Last, but not least... I know I need mental health treatment and that self injury is dangerous and bad and all that, so, please don't preach. Thanks.

The symptoms are very similar to a concussion, so I would go see a doctor. Also, your symptoms relate to a blood clot in your neck/skull. I would recommend to go the doctor's when you have time, get it checked out, and get better. You're symptoms are getting worse, and as I can see, you don't have a mild concussion. From the amount of times you whacked your head on the wall, your concussion can be serious.

Yes. Go to a walk-in clinic if you must. If you have a regular GP, you should give them a call.
Better safe than sorry. They'll be able to tell you if you have a concussion or not.
But you might just have happened to have caught a cold/flu around the same time. So it might also be nothing. But if it's worrying you, you should go.

Yes PLEASE see a doctor immediately! Head injuries are more serious than people think. Especially when there are no symptoms at times, people forget or ignore it but it may cause serious damage and might be irreversible. It is better to see a doctor to prevent further damage before it gets much worse. I know you don't have insurance but it is better to pay for a consult now than pay for much more medical services later on if your condition progresses for the worse. Your symptoms also sound a bit alarming so please see a doctor immediately!

Yes PLEASE see a doctor immediately! Head injuries are more serious than people think. Especially when there are no symptoms at times, people forget or ignore it but it may cause serious damage and might be irreversible. It is better to see a doctor to prevent further damage before it gets much worse. I know you don't have insurance but it is better to pay for a consult now than pay for much more medical services later on if your condition progresses for the worse. Your symptoms also sound a bit alarming so please see a doctor immediately!

It sound like a concussion here are some facts.The most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury is called a concussion. The word comes from the Latin concutere which means "to shake violently."

According to the CDC, as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year in the U.S. Other causes include car and bicycle accidents, work-related injuries, falls, and fighting.

How can you tell if you have had a concussion? Is it always serious? And what should you do if you have a concussion? Here are answers to some important questions about concussions.

What Is a Concussion?
As seen in countless Saturday morning cartoons, a concussion is most often caused by a sudden direct blow or bump to the head.

The brain is made of soft tissue. It's cushioned by spinal fluid and encased in the protective shell of the skull. When you sustain a concussion, the impact can jolt your brain. Sometimes, it literally causes it to slosh around in your head. Traumatic brain injuries can cause bruising, damage to the blood vessels, and injury to the nerves.

The result? Your brain doesn't function normally. If you've suffered a concussion, your vision may be disturbed, you may lose your equilibrium, or you may fall unconscious. In short, your brain is confused. That's why Bugs Bunny often saw stars.



Can Children Have Concussions?
Because their heads are disproportionately large compared to the rest of their body, concussions often occur in young children. As kids enter adolescence, they experience rapid height and weight gain. Both are factors that make them more prone to accidents than adults.

According to the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, 1 million children each year suffer concussions. More than 30,000 incur long-term disabilities as a result of the traumatic brain injury.

If a child has a concussion, an adult should monitor him or her for the first 24 hours. It's important to watch for behavioral changes. Young children, especially, may not be able to fully communicate what they are feeling, so it is critical to watch them closely. Do not give medications, including aspirin, which may cause bleeding, to a child without consulting a doctor.

What Are the Signs of a Concussion?
Concussions can be tricky to diagnose. Though you may have a visible cut or bruise on your head, you can't actually see a concussion. Signs may not appear for days or weeks after the injury. Some symptoms last for just seconds; others may linger.

Concussions are fairly common. Some estimates say a mild brain trauma is sustained every 21 seconds in the U.S. But it's important to recognize the signs of a concussion so you can take the proper steps to treat the injury.

There are some common physical, mental, and emotional symptoms a person may display following a concussion. Any of these could be a sign of traumatic brain injury:

confusion or feeling dazed
clumsiness
slurred speech
nausea or vomiting
headache
balance problems or dizziness
blurred vision
sensitivity to light
sensitivity to noise
sluggishness
ringing in ears
behavior or personality changes
concentration difficulties
memory loss

Head injury self inflected or otherwise does not cause temperature or diarrhea. Obviously you have a virus.

EMT Paramedic

Yes, you need to be concerned. Go to an ER and have it checked. People have died from bleeding in their brains, which doesn't show up right away. All your symptoms could indicate this type of injury depending on what part(s) pf the brain are feeling the effects.

Gazeygoo is right. Head injuries don't include diarrhea and ever as symptoms but they DO include dizziness,fatigue,seeing the room spinning,headaches etc So, I am almost positive that you have injured your brain and that's not a simple concussion. It may be a concussion,as if it was something way more dangerous it would send you to grave before 3 days, but it has to be a more severe concussion not just the mild one. You do realise that all these symptoms going on for so long are trying to warn you that something is going wrong in your head, right(no pun)? Anyway, were I you, I would instantly go to the ER and have my head checked. Better safe than sorry, and money isn't an issue when you risk your life.

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Better question is why you felt bashing your head repeatedly into a wall would be a good way to resolve an argument with your boyfriend?