When should I go to the doctor with a head injury?

Name: When should I go to the doctor with a head injury?
Uploaded: 2018-09-20T09:56:41.000Z
Description: Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE Minor head injury and knocks to the head are common, particularly in children. Following the injury, if the person is awake (conscious) and there is no deep cut or severe head damage, it is unusual for there to be any damage to the brain. For more information, go to [https://patient.info/health/head-injuries](https://patient.info/health/head-injuries)

By Dr Sarah JarvisPublished 20 Sept 2018

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Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Minor head injury and knocks to the head are common, particularly in children. Following the injury, if the person is awake (conscious) and there is no deep cut or severe head damage, it is unusual for there to be any damage to the brain.

For more information, go to https://patient.info/health/head-injuries