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What Are The Symptoms Of Concussions?
Question: I have had 2 severe concussions. One in oct and another a few weeks ago. I had ct scans and it was all normal. 3 days ago I woke up and it felt like a vice grip was crushing in at my temples and I've been running a fever as high as 103.4 but then I got it to break but not for long. Could this be post concussion. And I have lost 13 pounds without trying in a week and a half and have been getting lots of fluids. But I'm on edge, moody, anxiety high and the headache is horrific.
Brief Answer:
Symptoms most likely due to repeat concussion injury
Detailed Answer:
Hi Askoffparsley6086,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
A person who suffers concussion injury might report many of the symptoms which are frequently come across in patients having such an injury. This kind of injury considered a mild form of brain injury. As CT scan is normal, there is no concern for serious head injury.
Those having repeat concussion injury within 3 months have more severe symptoms and it takes longer to recover completely.
People having a concussion might experience headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, loss of concentration and memory and cognitive functions, and noise sensitivity most commonly. These usually get better in 3 months but you might take little longer due to another concussion injury which happened recently.
Less common symptoms include ringing in the ears, hearing loss, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivity, decreased smell and taste, depression, personality change, post-traumatic stress disorder, and nausea and sometimes vomiting.
The fever and pain in temples might be due to an infection or the flu. Your weight loss might be inability to eat and drink adequately due to anxiety related stress. Please keep yourself mentally relaxed and take symptomatic treatment for the headaches.
In conclusion, I would like to assure you that these symptoms are most likely due to the two concussions you had over the last few months and will disappear over the next few weeks to months. Please do mind relaxation exercises and take frequent breaks from work. Avoid heavy physical activity and give adequate rest to your mind also. You should be doing better over the next 2 to 4 weeks with complete recovery in about 2 to 3 months.
Should your symptoms get severe then please consult your doctor and get a detailed clinical examination done.
Wishing you quick recovery.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Symptoms most likely due to repeat concussion injury
Detailed Answer:
Hi Askoffparsley6086,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
A person who suffers concussion injury might report many of the symptoms which are frequently come across in patients having such an injury. This kind of injury considered a mild form of brain injury. As CT scan is normal, there is no concern for serious head injury.
Those having repeat concussion injury within 3 months have more severe symptoms and it takes longer to recover completely.
People having a concussion might experience headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, loss of concentration and memory and cognitive functions, and noise sensitivity most commonly. These usually get better in 3 months but you might take little longer due to another concussion injury which happened recently.
Less common symptoms include ringing in the ears, hearing loss, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivity, decreased smell and taste, depression, personality change, post-traumatic stress disorder, and nausea and sometimes vomiting.
The fever and pain in temples might be due to an infection or the flu. Your weight loss might be inability to eat and drink adequately due to anxiety related stress. Please keep yourself mentally relaxed and take symptomatic treatment for the headaches.
In conclusion, I would like to assure you that these symptoms are most likely due to the two concussions you had over the last few months and will disappear over the next few weeks to months. Please do mind relaxation exercises and take frequent breaks from work. Avoid heavy physical activity and give adequate rest to your mind also. You should be doing better over the next 2 to 4 weeks with complete recovery in about 2 to 3 months.
Should your symptoms get severe then please consult your doctor and get a detailed clinical examination done.
Wishing you quick recovery.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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