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I am a 15 year old boy. When I was playing badminton a shuttle hit s on my middle head what can happen do I need any medication can something happen to my brain can I have memory loss can I have any injury
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Don’t worry too much about that
sometimes people over worried about the situation despite situation not too much bigger than you think
But if you are worried yet so consult your doctor on PRACTO
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Unlikely. Share a detailed history, then I can guide you further.
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Getting hit on the head with a badminton shuttlecock is not dangerous in almost all cases.
A shuttlecock is very light and does not have enough force to cause brain damage, memory loss, internal bleeding or serious injury.
At 15 years old, your skull and brain are well protected, so a light impact like this cannot harm your brain.
What You May Feel (Normal & Temporary)
You may experience:
• Mild pain at the spot
• Slight redness
• Sensitivity when touching the area
These symptoms are normal and should go away in 1–2 days.
Next Steps
• Apply ice on the spot for 10 minutes
• Take Paracetamol if there is pain
• Rest for a few hours
• Avoid touching the area too much
No other medicines are needed.
Health Tips
When You Actually Need to Worry
Only if you have ANY of these (which are very unlikely from a shuttle hit):
• Severe headache that gets worse
• Vomiting
• Dizziness that doesn’t stop
• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Difficulty walking
• Drowsiness
• Memory loss
• Nose/ear bleeding
If NONE of these are present, you are completely safe.
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Need for information
Such as any of this symptoms
Headcahe , loss of counciousness, Vomitings , Blurred vision , buzzing sounds in Ears as such
Next Steps
if there are no symptoms and external injury , just observe for 24hrs to 48hours for any of the symptoms
if none symptoms then nothing to worry
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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No issues
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
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5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello,
A badminton shuttle (even when hit hard) is too light to cause any serious brain injury in a healthy 15-year-old. The scalp is sensitive, so mild pain or tenderness can happen, but memory loss or internal brain injury from a shuttle impact is extremely unlikely.
You only need to worry if any of these warning signs appear:
• Severe or increasing headache
• Vomiting
• Dizziness that keeps worsening
• Confusion or drowsiness
• Blurry vision
• Bleeding or swelling that keeps growing
If none of these are present, it usually settles on its own without needing any medication.
Since you’re anxious about “brain damage,” that worry itself can make the discomfort feel worse. Let me assess the exact spot of impact, your symptoms, and guide you on what to watch for.
If you want a proper one-to-one evaluation, you can message me directly on w.h.a.t.s.a.p.p nine three two six zero two zero five three six for a detailed consultation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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