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Is Flying Safe After A Head Injury?

I m a 22 y.o. male and landed on my head from around 8-10ft on to a grassy soil surface which resulted in 6 stitches and lots of swelling. That happened three days ago and I m getting a short haul flight tomorrow less than an hour. Is it safe for me to fly?
Sat, 7 Apr 2018
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Neurologist,  's  Response
Hello,

In your description, you do not mention any other symptoms which might indicate brain damage (seizures, double vision, visual loss, weakness or numbness of the limbs, changes in behavior etcetera).

Furthermore, symptoms usually appear in the first 24 to 48 hours so after three days the observation time is over. So, there is no danger in you taking that flight, you will be fine.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olsi Taka
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Critical Care Specialist,  Dr. MOHAMMED ABDULLAH's  Response
Hello
This is Dr.Mohammed Abdullah from Critical Care.
As u fell down from 10 feet and Impact on head......thank God you didn't got Injured much
was CT-Scan done for you 3 days back......?
well if the Scan is Normal and if there is NO any chest wall injuries and if You are not having any of these cmplains like Vomiting, Seizures.
Then air travelling will not be an issue please proceed for it.
will be praying for you to GET WELL SOON
Thanks & Regards
Dr.Mohammed Abdullah
CRITICAL CARE.
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Is Flying Safe After A Head Injury?

Hello, In your description, you do not mention any other symptoms which might indicate brain damage (seizures, double vision, visual loss, weakness or numbness of the limbs, changes in behavior etcetera). Furthermore, symptoms usually appear in the first 24 to 48 hours so after three days the observation time is over. So, there is no danger in you taking that flight, you will be fine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olsi Taka