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Are Soreness On The Head And Tinnitus In The Left Ear After Injury Something Worrisome?
Question: This morning about 8 a.m. I hit the top of my head hard against a shelf in my laundry room as I was standing up. I didn't lose consciousness or experience nausea etc... I immediately put an ice pack on my head and took two ibuprofen and seemed fine However, a few hours ago, I began experiencing severe ringing in my left ear. I have a mild form of tinnitus due to jaw issues, but this seemed to really worsen it. I don't have a bump on my head, but it still feels a bit sore. I'm not sure whether to go to the ER or not. Again, I don't feel nauseous. I don't have blurred vision or anything else -- and it's 10 hours later. Just the ringing in my ears and soreness where I hit my head. What do you suggest? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised and get a consultation of doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The head injury seems to be trivial.
No danger signs as per your narration.
Dizziness can occur post head injury.
You can continue taking pain killers for 5-7 days.
Cinnarizine can be taken for dizziness.
You can contact a doctor if symptoms worsens.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised and get a consultation of doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The head injury seems to be trivial.
No danger signs as per your narration.
Dizziness can occur post head injury.
You can continue taking pain killers for 5-7 days.
Cinnarizine can be taken for dizziness.
You can contact a doctor if symptoms worsens.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you, that’s a great relief. This morning I have no symptoms at all except for the strong tinnitus in my left ear. As I noted, I usually have a little tinnitus because of my jaw, but now it’s very pronounced. Will it subside in the next few days? Is this normal?
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, the symptoms will improve in few days.
Vertigo may ve treated with cinnarizine with or without betahistine.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, the symptoms will improve in few days.
Vertigo may ve treated with cinnarizine with or without betahistine.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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