Got Hit On Head. Feeling Dizzy And Fatigued. MRI Done. Suggest To Rest For A Month. Is This The Good Suggestion?
Thanks for the query.
I have read through the details with diligence. It looks like she did suffer from a concussion injury to the brain. Dizziness at times happens with head & neck injuries, even if the head & neck MRI scans are normal. I hope MRI brain and cervical spine scans were normal. If there was abnormality seen on the scan, I would wish to know about it.
Presuming the scans were normal, I suggest the following:
1. Complete bed rest for at least 2 weeks
2. She can be given tablet betahistine or flunarizine under medical supervision. They should be able to relieve her symptoms.
3. Regular controlled physiotherapy
4. Detailed ENT (ear/nose/throat) examination by an expert to rule out vestibular problems
5. Proper and healthy diet
6. Maintenance of blood sugar and electrolytes optimally
7. Repeating MRI whole spine and brain scans if needed to rule out minor injuries.
With these measures she should be able to recover. You should discuss about these with her and encourage her to remain positive. Things will be pretty OK very soon.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if you need further assistance.
I wish you good luck and your partner a speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Praveen k XXXXXXX XXXXXXX consultant neurosurgeon