i bumped my head really hard on the door frame of the car when i was getting in it about 2 days ago... and then 5 minutes later actually bumped the left side getting out.. not as hard as the right side but not soft either... because of lack of sleep.. ive never done this before... today my head felt really swollen.. headaches arent too bad just sharp pain where i bumped it every now and then.. i iced both sides today and have been putting traumeel and organic olive oil on it (both natural ant inflammatories)... no vomiting but a little nausea earlier... gone now... dizziness and light headed (i feel this a lot even before i bumped my head).. and now as im trying to go to sleep i have twitching... (i actually had a little twicthing before a couple days earlier after banging my pinky) but tonight its really bad.. can t fall asleep... i ll make an appointment to see the doctor on monday but until then should i go to the E.R instead?... is twitching normal after a bump to the head like that? I ve been checking my eyes for dilations and brain swelling like i read online and they look like theyre dilating okay
Twitching is not a common symptom after head ( brain ) injury, so, I don't think it's caused by the injury.
As you stated vomitng, lethargy, dilated pupil, etc., are red flags, and in such case you should go to the ER. Otherwise you should rest for few days, you can also use paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
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Is Twitching Normal After A Bump To The Head?
Hello, Twitching is not a common symptom after head ( brain ) injury, so, I don t think it s caused by the injury. As you stated vomitng, lethargy, dilated pupil, etc., are red flags, and in such case you should go to the ER. Otherwise you should rest for few days, you can also use paracetamol or ibuprofen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho