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What Causes Headaches And Excessive Sleepiness After A Head Injury?
I was doing an activity at school and i fell without catching myself and possibly landed on my head and neck. My symptoms the 3 last days have included headaches, sensitivity to light, and sleepiness. I ve been taking advil and putting cold compresses on my neck. I believe i may have a mild concussion.
Thu, 18 May 2017
Hi, thank you for your query at Healthcare Magic,
I have read your description and understand your concern. You may have a post-traumatic headache.
Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common complaint. Complaints of tension in the head that spread to the neck is the most common condition in PTH cases. Approximately 85% of total PTH cases complain of this condition.
To overcome this following, there are several treatments that can be done:
1. Using painkillers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen
2. Using drugs from the class of antidepressants, can be combined also with beta-blocker drugs.
3. Doing relaxation exercises and stress management
4. Get enough rest, nutrition, and fluid
5. Do light aerobic exercise (roads, static bikes, etc.) on a regular basis.
Please note that you should check yourself first to the neurologist to ensure the cause of your headache. Especially if you have any of these conditions:
1. Fainted
2. Vomit
3. Limb paralysis (one side / bilateral)
4. Seizures
5. Blurry vision, etc.
Your doctor may recommend a CT scan. If other causes are found such as swelling, inflammation, infection, or bleeding, then the cause should be treated first. The use of any medications should be under the supervision of a doctor for optimal results and the side effects of the drug can be minimized.
Thank you and hope you get better soon.
dr. Nurul Falah
I have read your description and understand your concern. You may have a post-traumatic headache.
Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common complaint. Complaints of tension in the head that spread to the neck is the most common condition in PTH cases. Approximately 85% of total PTH cases complain of this condition.
To overcome this following, there are several treatments that can be done:
1. Using painkillers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen
2. Using drugs from the class of antidepressants, can be combined also with beta-blocker drugs.
3. Doing relaxation exercises and stress management
4. Get enough rest, nutrition, and fluid
5. Do light aerobic exercise (roads, static bikes, etc.) on a regular basis.
Please note that you should check yourself first to the neurologist to ensure the cause of your headache. Especially if you have any of these conditions:
1. Fainted
2. Vomit
3. Limb paralysis (one side / bilateral)
4. Seizures
5. Blurry vision, etc.
Your doctor may recommend a CT scan. If other causes are found such as swelling, inflammation, infection, or bleeding, then the cause should be treated first. The use of any medications should be under the supervision of a doctor for optimal results and the side effects of the drug can be minimized.
Thank you and hope you get better soon.
dr. Nurul Falah
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