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Can Pseudo Tumor Cerebri Cause Dizziness And Headaches After Injury?

About 8 hours Ago I ran full force into a cupboard door and hit the top of my forehead hard. I have a small bump and bruise but that is not what s bothering me. I did not blackout but have been a little dazed and out of it. I am having a severe headache all over my head towards the back and my neck. Im dizzy nauseous, have a full head and ear feeling and pressure feeling in my head. Should I go into be evaluated or are these symtoms expected after hitting your head? As a side note I have a history of pseudotumor cerebri that was sudden onset last year said to be caused by possible birth control pIlls I was always at spinal tap pressure of 25 borderline high and severe headaches. I have been doing well and off all meds for last 5 months and have been headache free for last 5 months. Could this history have caused more complications when hitting my head? I m just not getting any better with max doses of over the counter pain relievers, ice and rest. Could I really have hit my head hard enough to cause a problem? What do I do?
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
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Hello,

Thank you for using our website,First of all,you need to be put under a medical supervision for 24 hours.If there is no deterioration in the level of conscious,you should take a pain killer and a bed rest for 3 days.

But,if there is a deterioration in your level of conscious,you should do an CT Brain to exclude intracranial hemorrhage .The history of pseudo tumor cerebri could make the treatment of intracranial hemorrhage more difficult.Let me know if you need more information.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist
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Can Pseudo Tumor Cerebri Cause Dizziness And Headaches After Injury?

Hello, Thank you for using our website,First of all,you need to be put under a medical supervision for 24 hours.If there is no deterioration in the level of conscious,you should take a pain killer and a bed rest for 3 days. But,if there is a deterioration in your level of conscious,you should do an CT Brain to exclude intracranial hemorrhage .The history of pseudo tumor cerebri could make the treatment of intracranial hemorrhage more difficult.Let me know if you need more information. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Dr/Mustafa, Neurologist