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Are Dull Headache And Stomach Discomfort Post Head Injury Signs Of A Severe Concussion?
Earlier this evening I tripped and hit my head on a metal beam. The head ache is a dull ache. My vision is fine. About an hour and a half after I hit my head that s when the my stomach got queasy. This lasted for a half hour. I ate supper and have had no issues of upset stomach but do have a dull head ache. With these symptoms do you think I could have a concussion?
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
Hello,
The diagnosis of a concussion is best made after a visit to a doctor knowledgeable in such injuries who can solicit the proper history surrounding the events that occurred just prior and just after the fall.
If you are still experiencing the dull headache then, my best suggestion to you is that you be seen at an URGENT CARE center or even an ER.
I cannot know without examining you further what may or may not be happening to your head and there certainly is the possibility that you suffered a CONCUSSION.
Therefore, my advice is to be seen as soon as possible. I would not stay home to rest or relax unless you have absolutely no headache or head pain and have perfect recall of everything that happened before and after the fall.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
The diagnosis of a concussion is best made after a visit to a doctor knowledgeable in such injuries who can solicit the proper history surrounding the events that occurred just prior and just after the fall.
If you are still experiencing the dull headache then, my best suggestion to you is that you be seen at an URGENT CARE center or even an ER.
I cannot know without examining you further what may or may not be happening to your head and there certainly is the possibility that you suffered a CONCUSSION.
Therefore, my advice is to be seen as soon as possible. I would not stay home to rest or relax unless you have absolutely no headache or head pain and have perfect recall of everything that happened before and after the fall.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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