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What Causes Itching On The Body While Treating A Head Injury?
Question: Wife fell and hit her head on cement. ER determined concussion. She's complaint about itchiness. What to do?
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Vertigo may be associated with head injury and concussion injury.
Itching may be related to administered drug related and needs to be reviewed.
You can take antivertigo medications like betahistine or cinnarizine.
Levocetrizine or cetrizine can be added for itching.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Vertigo may be associated with head injury and concussion injury.
Itching may be related to administered drug related and needs to be reviewed.
You can take antivertigo medications like betahistine or cinnarizine.
Levocetrizine or cetrizine can be added for itching.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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