
Is Flying Advisable For A Patient With Fuzzy Head After An Injury?

If you didn't hit the head you can go on.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
You didn't mentioned if you hit the head or not.
If you didn't hit the head, there is nothing to worry about flying, altitude changes etc.
If you hit the head, but, there were no symptoms of brain involvement such, loss of consciousness, nausea or vomiting, forgetfulness, your symptoms were most probably related to mild concussion, and in this case, altitude changes shouldn't do any harm, besides worsening a little your headaches.
If you had clear symptoms of moderate concussion (mentioned above), in my opinion you should postpone changes of altitude.
Second impact head injury could be very dangerous.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.
Greetings.


Imaging studies ( head CT scan).
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
In this case then, only imaging studies such head CT scan could give the certainty if there is any traumatic brain injury or not.
If not, then you can fly and can go to higher places.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.

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