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Suggest Treatment For Headache And Nausea After A Head Injury
Question: I slipped and hit my head on the bathtub 2 days ago . the back of my head hit hard/the bottom of my head is extremely sore and painful and there is a slight bump. I am alittle nauseous and have not thrown up. I am very tired and have a headache. I can read fine but alittle light sensitive. I have been resting and taking a Tylenol and a muscle relaxer I had . is there any other home care I should do or should I go to a dr?
Brief Answer:
Please read in details below
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Sorry to hear about your fall and hope you are not much in pain. You might have got a scalp swelling after being hit on the head. Head injuries need to be observed for the first 24 hours. The following are alarming symptoms of a head injury that needs a doctors attention.
1. Vomiting
2. Seizures
3. Difficulty in maintaining gait
4. Vision problems
5. Increasing severity of headache
If any of the above symptoms have occurred and are present even after 24 hours then you need to see a doctor and get a CT scan brain done.
Absence of the above symptoms mean that you might have had a concussion, which is the mildest form of brain injury and needs no treatment. The swelling and pain should subside with Tylenol.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Please read in details below
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Sorry to hear about your fall and hope you are not much in pain. You might have got a scalp swelling after being hit on the head. Head injuries need to be observed for the first 24 hours. The following are alarming symptoms of a head injury that needs a doctors attention.
1. Vomiting
2. Seizures
3. Difficulty in maintaining gait
4. Vision problems
5. Increasing severity of headache
If any of the above symptoms have occurred and are present even after 24 hours then you need to see a doctor and get a CT scan brain done.
Absence of the above symptoms mean that you might have had a concussion, which is the mildest form of brain injury and needs no treatment. The swelling and pain should subside with Tylenol.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't have those symptoms , but I am very tired and my eyes get tired easy/when will a concussion heal?
Brief Answer:
You should be alright in a weeks time
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Glad to know you dont have any serious symptoms.
The muscles ache after about 24 to 48 hours following injury and your tiredness and pain may be due to the muscle spasm. This is relieved by taking rest and applying muscle relaxants and pain killer ointments.
Healing time for a concussion is very subjective and depends on the lifestyle of the patient. Rest for a week is recommended for a simple concussion. Some people who have had a severe concussion find that at first it is hard to do their daily activities, their job, to get along with everyone at home, or to relax and may have slight memory distortions.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
You should be alright in a weeks time
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Glad to know you dont have any serious symptoms.
The muscles ache after about 24 to 48 hours following injury and your tiredness and pain may be due to the muscle spasm. This is relieved by taking rest and applying muscle relaxants and pain killer ointments.
Healing time for a concussion is very subjective and depends on the lifestyle of the patient. Rest for a week is recommended for a simple concussion. Some people who have had a severe concussion find that at first it is hard to do their daily activities, their job, to get along with everyone at home, or to relax and may have slight memory distortions.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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