I just punched myself accidentally,what should I do?

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Justin A	get an ice pack, get some rest, if you have a head ach, see a doctor just in case, never be to careful Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bob H	hit 37*4, it won't reverse itself anymore. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

monkey	you're fine just don't let it happen again. be prepared to answer a lot of questions about the black and blue spot you'll have on your forehead. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ohurtane	Ice it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Linda B	Simply put ice on it. If you feel tired go to sleep, but have someone call you and wake you every hour until you feel it is no longer necessary, it's probably not. Take Motrin or asprin for pain. Unless it hit you hard enough to knock you out, you're probably fine. peace Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cajunbaby	aww I've done stuff like that too dont feel bad. just ice it. see how it goes. if u get nauseated or dizzy don't sleep for a wile cuz concussion but if not then u should be OK. defiantly do ice for the swelling. was it a big ipod or just a nano? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dennis s	Put some ice on it first for the swelling and see how you feel.An Ipod would most likely not from its size and weight cause serious damage to you.If you feel or experience any dizziness or headaches you may want to call a parent.I doubt you have anything to worry about.Ice 20 min wait 20 min then ice 20min.you should be good. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mike B	You will heal and live. How did the Ipod come through? Alone at home on Christmas Eve and Christmas day (24 hours) and beating up a helpless Ipod. Maybe the bump from the Ipod is not what you should be concentrating on. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MOSH	just ice it for a while. it may turn into a bruise, but that is just blood collecting in that one area. Its normal. The ice will slow the blood flow causing the swelling to stop. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tomboy with girly tendencies	Aw you'll be fine. The other morning I punched myself in the chin, HARD, and everything turned out fine. Then that night I almost broke my nose in a snowball fight. The snowball hit me so hard that I thought blood was pouring out of my nose and my lips swelled to about twice the size. You're head will probably hurt for a while and you might have a big bump on it, but that's it. If the pain really bothers you just ice it down. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Blue Bottles	Take a deep breath and don't let anything bother it, keep ice on it. And make sure to sooth-It. But if it gets any worse, and you faint or something call a doctor, or somebody you know!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

te144	Slap yourself back. Why should you have to take that kind of stuff? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

srbyn1	Put ice on it; then go buy another ipod, so you can get another headache Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lprod	Oh come on, you're not gonna die because of that........ just grab some ice, wrap a cloth around it and put it on the injured spot for as long as you can.... if you have a cream/gel such as Voltaren, Lonol or that kind of stuff it'll help it not to get too swollen.... but don't worry, nobody has died of a small bruise like that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lemonfire233	If you are concerned get some frozen peas out of the freezer and put them on it to take the swelling down also stay awake for the next 8 hrs. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	You don't give enough information for any of us to "diagnose" the problem, especially since I'd bet no one answering your question as the letters M.D. after their names. If you have nearby neighbors who seem reponsible enough to look at your injury, go to them. If you have relatives nearby who seem responsible, go to them, but NO ONE here can responsibly tell you what to do since NO ONE here can see you, literally, and I'd bet NO ONE here has the letters "M.D." or "R.N." after their names. You can go to the Emergency Room of a nearby hospital if you have insurance and are worried enough. God Bless you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

evanlah	~is there blood? chances are...u just got a big knot on the knoggin! no big deal. just a little embarassment if someone sees it. be more careful! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rhenry501	a boomerang I-pod injury to the fore head. Nice. Ice. rest. there is not enough mass to injure your self with a I-pod flung in a return trip manner. You'll be fine. Throw something softer next time...and cheaper. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shell_lynn99	Put some ice on it and just relax. You are obviously fine if you can come to the computer to ask for advice on what just happened. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

johnboy	you will be ok Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

OMFG♥	relax you will be fine o btw sorry lol get better Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lιl Cutε Aиgεl	Put ointment on it. There's going to be a bruise. After you put on ointment, it'll feel better and THEN you put on ice. Ice doesn't help it, it just makes it feel better. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kaustikos1981	Awwww... Poor girl... :(( I am sorry to read this... Try putting some ice on it (the swolen part not the iPod :P ) and if it gets really black (which by now i suspect it does) do an old trick my grandmother taught me :) Get an Onion and and peel it. take a heavy item, like a hammer or something, and crash it. (not into a pulp. just hit it 2-3 times so it becomes broken). And then put the inside of the onnion on the swolen part. Put a bandager over it and let it there for an hour or so. I know the smell will be awful but believe me it works magic. And take an Aspirin or something like that for the pain. I really hope it works honey!! Be well! :) P.S. mail me if u want to tell me if u are better. I am really worried... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Annika	Ice a few times a day 15 on 15 off maybe call your doctor for advice. Ibuprofen is an inflammatory i dint know if that will help but i take it every time anything is swollen. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

txassgirl	Well, I am not a doctor, so please take this with a grain of salt and common sense. You seem to be pretty lucid so it does not appear that there has been any injury to your brain. If you are not having any trouble seeing, then you are probably okay. Next time you get frustrated, kick a door - no wait, you might break your foot. Just kidding. You seem to be fine. If you start having trouble seeing, or if you develop a really really bad headache or your balance changes, call an ambulance. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

doggybag300	I think you will be ok. The swelling will go down. But the most important question; How is your ipod? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

luke m	I THINK YOU SHOULD TURN YOURSELF IN FOR SELF-ABUSE ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wendy.bryan	if you're OK enough to be online asking, I suspect you'll survive. The skull protects our tender brains from injury, and bruises and swelling go away. try putting some ice into a handkerchief or washcloth and holding it on the bump. Also, hopefully you're smart enough to know when you're in trouble from this minor boo-boo: blacking out, throwing up, stuff like that mean you should call your parents. Maybe you've learned a lesson about managing frustration? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tom4bucs	apologize to yourself reject the apology and kick yourself out! (not!! you will be fine) Merrry Christmas Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Miss MeMe - מימי	Your forehead is backed up by your skull so you'll probably be fine. You're going to have a nice goose egg and maybe a pretty bruise though. If you are really concerned these are the immediate signs and symptoms of a concussion: * Confusion * Amnesia * Headache * Loss of consciousness * Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) * Drowsiness * Nausea * Vomiting * Unequal pupil size * Convulsions * Unusual eye movements * Slurred speech Delayed signs and symptoms may include: * Irritability * Headaches * Depression * Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or difficulty waking * Fatigue * Poor concentration * Trouble with memory * Getting lost or becoming easily confused * Increased sensitivity to sounds, lights and distractions * Loss of sense of taste or smell * Difficulty with gait or in coordinating use of limbs That said, grab a bag of ice or some frozen veggies and you'll feel better in a bit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No