Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Vomiting Along With Persistent Headache?
My brother fell last night with his head on the fall. He sustained laceration of the scalp on the occipital region. Now he vomits with persistent headache. He is conscious. What is wrong with him and what can we do for him? The doctor is giving him pain killer yet headache persists. Thank you sir
Thu, 1 Jun 2023
Hello,
Your brother fell last night, he has laceration on the scalp. He is suffering from persistent headache and is also vomiting. He is conscious. Since your brother is having persistent headache and is vomiting, internal trauma or bleeding can be suspected. You are suggested to get your brother checked in the ER or by a GP.
If required he will be given stitches, get the laceration on his scalp cleaned and antiseptic dressing done. His treating GP will order for tests (blood tests, etc.) and investigations to be done like X-ray, CT, MRI, to study in detail the pathology causing him symptoms. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis made and the severity of the symptoms detected.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Your brother fell last night, he has laceration on the scalp. He is suffering from persistent headache and is also vomiting. He is conscious. Since your brother is having persistent headache and is vomiting, internal trauma or bleeding can be suspected. You are suggested to get your brother checked in the ER or by a GP.
If required he will be given stitches, get the laceration on his scalp cleaned and antiseptic dressing done. His treating GP will order for tests (blood tests, etc.) and investigations to be done like X-ray, CT, MRI, to study in detail the pathology causing him symptoms. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis made and the severity of the symptoms detected.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....