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What Causes Loss Of Consciousness Post An Accident?
Hi, I fell out a couple of weeks ago in the bathroom & cut my head open. I went to the emergency room because of the bleeding & loss of consciousness. Should I be worried that the spot under the cut is still swollen just under the surface? Thanks Mona
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
Hi,
This is obviously a consequence of concussion which is a mild traumatic brain injury. It presents with loss of consciousness which is temporary and last for less than 1 minute and amnesia.
Headache may happen in any head trauma even without concussion but if this is severe or associated with nausea, vomiting and dizziness then you need to visit ER and do head scan to rule out more serious injuries.
It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to shake quickly back and forth.
If the concussion is causing headaches, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as Ibuprofen (Advil) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Also, you need to avoid lights, noise and smoky areas for several days. If there is no improvement you can see a doctor but in most cases, this is not required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
This is obviously a consequence of concussion which is a mild traumatic brain injury. It presents with loss of consciousness which is temporary and last for less than 1 minute and amnesia.
Headache may happen in any head trauma even without concussion but if this is severe or associated with nausea, vomiting and dizziness then you need to visit ER and do head scan to rule out more serious injuries.
It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to shake quickly back and forth.
If the concussion is causing headaches, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as Ibuprofen (Advil) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Also, you need to avoid lights, noise and smoky areas for several days. If there is no improvement you can see a doctor but in most cases, this is not required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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