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Suggest Remedy For Head And Neck Injury

Hi, I fell off my horse yesterday and landed on my head/neck. My head was very sore when I landed and I was dizzy for around 10 mins and felt nauseous, however not unconscious. Today I have pain up my neck particularly on the left side and my head is still aching. Should I get checked out at all or will rest sort it?
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. It is good that you are conscious and oriented after head injury. Before any treatment advise, we have to rule out signs of dangerous head injury
: vomiting
: bleed through nose/ear/throat
: fits
: onset of new focal deficit
: persistent non relieving headache even after taking painkiller
: decreasing consciousness
If any of above symptoms, you should consult ER as soon as possible. The doctor might advise CT scan of head to rule out fracture or brain bleed. Further management will be decided after CT report.

If no above sign, then it is good that your injury seems mild. For headache and neck pain, you can follow few tips
: Apply icepacks at injury site
: Keep your head at higher level than chest
: Proper rest
: Neck massage to relieve any muscle spasm
: You can take painkiller with anti-inflammatory like Diclofenac sodium after proper prescription
: You can consult physiotherapist for neck exercise
Hope it will help you. If still no relief, you can consult doctor.


Thanks. Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Head And Neck Injury

Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. It is good that you are conscious and oriented after head injury. Before any treatment advise, we have to rule out signs of dangerous head injury : vomiting : bleed through nose/ear/throat : fits : onset of new focal deficit : persistent non relieving headache even after taking painkiller : decreasing consciousness If any of above symptoms, you should consult ER as soon as possible. The doctor might advise CT scan of head to rule out fracture or brain bleed. Further management will be decided after CT report. If no above sign, then it is good that your injury seems mild. For headache and neck pain, you can follow few tips : Apply icepacks at injury site : Keep your head at higher level than chest : Proper rest : Neck massage to relieve any muscle spasm : You can take painkiller with anti-inflammatory like Diclofenac sodium after proper prescription : You can consult physiotherapist for neck exercise Hope it will help you. If still no relief, you can consult doctor. Thanks. Take care.