Are Headache And Dizziness Post A Head Injury A Concern?
I had head trauma on Sunday. Large bump right side of my head, 2 inches above and 1 inch in frontt if my ear. Did not lose consciousness, slight dizziness. Now I have a severe headache with sharp, shooting pains starting at impact sight and moving above my right eye.. pupils are normal. No dizziness. I am very tired. Is this normal asfter a head trauma?
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Post traumatic headachedizziness may be due to coup-contrecoup injurythe of the brain or sub-dural or extradural haematoma possible.
Please get it done CT scan brain plain, and consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Are Headache And Dizziness Post A Head Injury A Concern?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Post traumatic headache dizziness may be due to coup-contrecoup injurythe of the brain or sub-dural or extradural haematoma possible. Please get it done CT scan brain plain, and consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.