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Suggest Treatment For Headache Post Injury
Question: I hit my head on the side aroumd my temple. It was a pretty hard hit. It was more than 24 hours ago. I am now having dull headache with sharpness. Visit er?
Brief Answer:
You can take analgesics and watch.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you. I have noted your symptoms and they are suggestive of mild head injury. You can take analgesics such as ibuprofen or diclofenac for relief of pain and watch.
If severe headache persists, or if you develop vomiting, double vision, weakness of arm or leg, or drowsiness, then, you would need to visit ER and get a brain CT scan done.
I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
You can take analgesics and watch.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you. I have noted your symptoms and they are suggestive of mild head injury. You can take analgesics such as ibuprofen or diclofenac for relief of pain and watch.
If severe headache persists, or if you develop vomiting, double vision, weakness of arm or leg, or drowsiness, then, you would need to visit ER and get a brain CT scan done.
I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I also feel a bit dizzy and or nauseous at times but nothing else. I am still able to function good and have not lost consciousness nor other major symptoms Should i just wait it out and take analgesics then? .
Brief Answer:
You can wait.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back with more information.
If the pain is mild and bearable, you can wait. There is no need to worry about mild dizziness or nausea; would get better with time.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
You can wait.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back with more information.
If the pain is mild and bearable, you can wait. There is no need to worry about mild dizziness or nausea; would get better with time.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. Any activities i should avoid during the wait?
Brief Answer:
Nothing specific
Detailed Answer:
Nothing specific to avoid. However, avoid over-exertion, strenuous work outs in gym, etc. Take more rest and have lot of fluids to keep yourself well-hydrated.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Nothing specific
Detailed Answer:
Nothing specific to avoid. However, avoid over-exertion, strenuous work outs in gym, etc. Take more rest and have lot of fluids to keep yourself well-hydrated.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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