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What Causes Dizziness And Headache When With History Of Head Injury?
Question: I had a bad fall 3 yrs ago leaving me with 3 large contusions on my brain that have since healed I was back to work for approximately 1 1/2 yrs and starting getting dizzy and had a very strong pain in the top middle part of my head I have elevated cholesteral and on medication My physiotherapist has done a couple of maneuvers on me to put crystals back and has recommended visual theraphy but my GP does not feel this will work What should I be doing to heal myself as I have been off work for 3 mths now Thank you XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Chrystal displacement in your inner ear can produce vertigo but it is not associated with headache, so I do agree with your GP that those maneuvers shouldn't have much effect on that.
Issues like dizziness and headache are quite common after traumatic brain injury, especially when of a severe grade like in your case. Causes are thought to be multiple such as changes in brain and vessels architecture after trauma, muscle tension, emotional factors.
In terms of management that depends on frequency of symptoms. If sporadic episodes can be managed with only analgesics as needed. When frequent or persistent though then preventive treatment is recommended, most commonly used classes are anticonvulsants such as valproic acid and antidepressants such as amitriptyline. Relaxation exercises, activities like yoga may also be beneficial.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Read below.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Chrystal displacement in your inner ear can produce vertigo but it is not associated with headache, so I do agree with your GP that those maneuvers shouldn't have much effect on that.
Issues like dizziness and headache are quite common after traumatic brain injury, especially when of a severe grade like in your case. Causes are thought to be multiple such as changes in brain and vessels architecture after trauma, muscle tension, emotional factors.
In terms of management that depends on frequency of symptoms. If sporadic episodes can be managed with only analgesics as needed. When frequent or persistent though then preventive treatment is recommended, most commonly used classes are anticonvulsants such as valproic acid and antidepressants such as amitriptyline. Relaxation exercises, activities like yoga may also be beneficial.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My symptons are there daily and I have started visual theraphy What do you think of that
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again! If symptoms are present daily then perhaps you should discuss with your physician the use of the medication which I mentioned.
As for your question on "visual therapy" I must confess I am not sure what you mean by that, I am not familiar with any recognized treatment named like that. Could you mean perhaps vestibular therapy? If yes I wouldn't be so optimistic about its success, is used for balance issues, but don't expect it to do much about headache.
I hope to have been of help.
Read below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again! If symptoms are present daily then perhaps you should discuss with your physician the use of the medication which I mentioned.
As for your question on "visual therapy" I must confess I am not sure what you mean by that, I am not familiar with any recognized treatment named like that. Could you mean perhaps vestibular therapy? If yes I wouldn't be so optimistic about its success, is used for balance issues, but don't expect it to do much about headache.
I hope to have been of help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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