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What Causes Concussion After Head Injury?
I was recently in a traffic accident with a friend while drinking, I hit my head and don t even remember the impact. I ve been taking ibuprofen for headache but have just found out that s the worst to do when getting a concussion. Doctors offices haven t been open since this happened on Friday night, what should I do?
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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If you are having persistent headache and memory loss then this may be an indication for a CT scan.
You may need to consider visiting an ER, if these symptoms continue.
Other reasons for CT would be: (1) seizures
(2)vomiting
(3)age older than 60
(4)drug or alcohol use
(5)visible trauma above the clavicle
You need to monitor for any additional symptoms
I hope this helps
If you are having persistent headache and memory loss then this may be an indication for a CT scan.
You may need to consider visiting an ER, if these symptoms continue.
Other reasons for CT would be: (1) seizures
(2)vomiting
(3)age older than 60
(4)drug or alcohol use
(5)visible trauma above the clavicle
You need to monitor for any additional symptoms
I hope this helps
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