I was accidentally hit in the left temple, should I be concerned?
491319
As a medical doctor I can assure you that there probably isn't anything to worry about.  Obviously, if you start feeling unwell, your vision is impaired etc then you should seek medical advice.  Chances are in a few days everything will be hunky dory!  It does sound like there is some superficial injury like bruising...
774439
Ouch. Poor baby, that must have hurt. I would say you should try to sleep as best you can and see how you are in the morning. If it still hurts you might should go get it looked at, either by a chiropractor or an MD.
512489
If there's no immediate obvious explanation (like you just bumped it) - get a medical evaluation.  This could be an early sign of something serious.
1036307
Aw Chewy, I can't believe that you are asking this. Go to the doctor ASAP. When the boys are in pain you don't play around. The swelling 'lefty' is experiencing could be your body's natural cushioning reaction that often happens when an area experiences trauma. The swelling could also be blood pooling in the scrotum - which ain't a good thing. Try using an ice pack until you get there, but GO as soon as you can.
82924
A bruise?  a contusion?
833460
If it's a sharp pain, it might be a dislocated rib.  I just had one of those a few months ago and they hurt like hell!  I went to the chiropractor and he popped in back in (he said it would hurt a little-he lied!), and I felt 100% better immediately.  BTW, I fell and dislocated it, but apparently you can do that from turning wrong or any number of things.
1092549
If you have hit it, then you may have rupptured the fregments in your arms (meaning: the muscle, causing it to bloat/swell) making it look like what you said "a second elbow" this is a common injury!\n\nif your arm is like this normally and always has been then you may be double jointed...but the double jointed that you cant twist around all freakishly lol! \n\nyou may want to go get it ex-rayed from your local docter/hospital/walk-in-clinic!  good luck!\n\np.s if your arm hurts then you should deffinitly go get it checked out! the doctors is a hassel but in the end we all know its worth it...better safe then sorry!
1051111
If you hit the eardrum, which it sounds like you might have, it shouldn't be a huge deal. I've done it a million times as a kid. Once in a watergun fight, my friend shot the watergun directly into my ear and I ruptured it that way. I still hear fine. It will normally heal on it's own. The problem however, is infection. Because your ears are naturally bacteria ridden (no matter who you are) and there is only one usual way out, everything will kind of sit next to your eardrum, which is fine, unless your ear drum is ruptured. If it is punctured everything will flow behind your ear drum and gunk it up back there. If the pain gets any worse, or if you get dizzy (any kind of inner ear disturbance will throw off your equilibrium) you should see a doctor immediately. Also, if the pain continues, go see a doctor anyways. Peace of mind is never a bad thing.
76862
Sounds like you need a DR.,opinion not a bunch of strangers on a computer.I know someone with the same prob. except it's the whole left arm and hand.I guessed a nerve pinched off or maybe poor circulation, but hey I'm no DR.
1092358
it's bruised. blood is in the muscle where it shouldnt be
1088605
You didn't mention anything about a bruise and swelling on the neck and chest sounds pretty hard to injure without having other parts of your body involved.  It's also been a day.  I'd go to the doctor's.  Good luck.
546979
You evidently have a fairly severe injury, you need to have it evaluated by a physician. You need to go as soon as possible, please, the longer you wait the more damage you may do to yourself.
150493
Have you taken anything for the pain (Advil or Tylenol)?  It sounds like a headache.  I've gotten them in the temple before.  Could be caused by stress.  Try taking a pain reliever and lay down and rest for a couple hours.\n\nAs I would say with anyone who complains about pain, call a doctor if it doesn't get any better.  But don't fret.  It's probably just a headache.  Hope you feel better soon.
732029
Probably not if you can still move it, but it would be best if you went to see a doctor to have it checked out.
1032751
I've been hit...used to play college ball.  I was hit when I was at bat (not in field) and it's okay...it hurts, don't get me wrong, but you'll get over it.  Might leave small bruise....You should have fun!  Good luck!
372438
Lightly press on it with your other hand in various directions. Don't press too hard or you could harm it more! If this hurts, put some ice on it and contact your doctor.
784241
sounds like there is no cause for concern....\n\nyou probably sustained a small bruise underneath your skin where you hit your head. this should go away within 1-2 weeks. it's actually better for you to have a bump outside of the skull (it's the ones on the inside that we worry about-indications of these would be a dent on the skull).\n\npeople that die from internal injuries are usually people that ignore symptoms.\n\nyou can ice the bump for 15-20 mins at a time. do this 3-4 times a day. make sure to cover the ice pack with a washcloth so the ice isn't being applied directly to the skin.\n\nfor pain take 200-400mg of ibuprofen every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.\n\nthings to watch for that require an immediate trip to the emergency room are:\n\n-severe headache that won't go away\n-nausea or vomiting\n-dizziness or feelings of faintness\n-confused or disoriented\n\nthese are all signs of a head injury and you'll need to seek medical attention asap\n\nfor now just take the ibuprofen and have someone watch you for the next couple of hours. do not take aspirin products-these thin your blood and in the event that you do have a head injury, the aspirin can make it worse.