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How Long Do Symptoms Of Skull Fracture Last?

I fractured my skull 8weeks ago, was in hospital for 3weeks.. but since being sent home from hospital i have headaches, very tired, and light headedness, im not on any medication, besides the odd paracetamol if my headaches are really bad, just wondered how long these symtems may last??
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCm. Thanks for the query.
It depends from case to case but usually symptoms subside within 6 weeks an disappear within 2 months. you should rest as much as you can, avoid lights,noise, smoky places and find analgetics that helps most.
Wish you good health. Regards
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How Long Do Symptoms Of Skull Fracture Last?

Hi and welcome to HCm. Thanks for the query. It depends from case to case but usually symptoms subside within 6 weeks an disappear within 2 months. you should rest as much as you can, avoid lights,noise, smoky places and find analgetics that helps most. Wish you good health. Regards