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Are Nausea, Headache And Earache After A Fall Due To Concussion?
on friday i was having a shower in a bath and slipped and hit the back my head i went to the dr and they did eye tests and whether i could balance and walk with my eyes closed n i was fine. then i went to the hospital to check if i would need a CT - hypochondriac i know, but now it´s sunday and the left side of my head hurts and i feel nauseous, have an earache and cant concentrate is it just concussion or should i go see someone??
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hello,
It's normal for you to concern after such head trauma. A headache can last for several days, even weeks, after a concussion.
In general, the pain is diffuse or originating at the place of hitting. So, in your case where the pain is in the ear and around it, I would suggest going see a doctor.
In my opinion, maybe you are suffering from labyrinthitis, which can be caused by head trauma and may appear with vertigo, nausea and decreased hearing.
Anyway, I would like to repeat that it's better for you to see be consulting your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist
It's normal for you to concern after such head trauma. A headache can last for several days, even weeks, after a concussion.
In general, the pain is diffuse or originating at the place of hitting. So, in your case where the pain is in the ear and around it, I would suggest going see a doctor.
In my opinion, maybe you are suffering from labyrinthitis, which can be caused by head trauma and may appear with vertigo, nausea and decreased hearing.
Anyway, I would like to repeat that it's better for you to see be consulting your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist
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Hello,
Since two days passed and there were no significant neurological symptoms such as loss of consciousness, vomiting, any limbs weakness, etc. I think that yours is a case of mild concussion.
Since you saw your Doctor, and he found nothing serious, I think you should rest, use ibuprofen or paracetamol for a couple of days.
Further examination such as CT scan etc. is reserved for cases with worsening or prolonged symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Since two days passed and there were no significant neurological symptoms such as loss of consciousness, vomiting, any limbs weakness, etc. I think that yours is a case of mild concussion.
Since you saw your Doctor, and he found nothing serious, I think you should rest, use ibuprofen or paracetamol for a couple of days.
Further examination such as CT scan etc. is reserved for cases with worsening or prolonged symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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