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What Causes Dizzy Spells Along With Headaches And Shoulder Pain?

Hello I fell out the shower and hit the right side of my head . It was head first with no support it dazed me for a few and my husband had to help me up. It s been 10hrs later and I still feel dizzy a. Slight headache and my left shoulder hurts. Should I go to the emergency room
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have dizzy spells along with headaches and shoulder pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are due to 'Post-traumatic vertigo' which occur after head injury . As far as shoulder pain is concern this is occurring probably due to some soft tissute injury or in some cases fracture . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for dizzy spells as eairly as possible , because its being 10 hours you are experiencing such symptoms . Doctor may order CT scan and will examine physically to rule out concussion . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug along with pain killer and anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for ear problem . For mow take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for shoulder pain and apply warm compresses to shoulder . Avoid bending forward and stay calm .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Causes Dizzy Spells Along With Headaches And Shoulder Pain?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have dizzy spells along with headaches and shoulder pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are due to Post-traumatic vertigo which occur after head injury . As far as shoulder pain is concern this is occurring probably due to some soft tissute injury or in some cases fracture . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for dizzy spells as eairly as possible , because its being 10 hours you are experiencing such symptoms . Doctor may order CT scan and will examine physically to rule out concussion . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug along with pain killer and anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for ear problem . For mow take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for shoulder pain and apply warm compresses to shoulder . Avoid bending forward and stay calm . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari