HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Dizziness And Nausea After A Fall

my grandma felt and hit her head and threw up for awhile and was unconsions, now she has a soft spot on her head that hurts, she cant move without losing her balance and feels very dizzy. could this be something extreme, what kind of test should her doctor be running
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Your grandma might have had a head injury which caused her to lose consciousness for sometime and throwing up soon after. Any person throwing up after a fall and having pain in the head needs to be immediately taken to the emergency and tests like CT scan to be done. This will show any bleeding in the brain and fractures. A bleed inside the brain as a serious condition and requires urgent medical attention. She might also have to stay in the hospital for a day or two days. Please do not neglect her condition and take her to a doctor at the earliest. Also please inform the doctor if she is taking any medications for heart diseases that includes aspirin and blood thinners. These might require dose adjustment at old age and after a fall causing brain bleeding. The dizziness also can be due to the fall and any internal bleeds. Please take her to your doctors.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Dizziness And Nausea After A Fall

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your grandma might have had a head injury which caused her to lose consciousness for sometime and throwing up soon after. Any person throwing up after a fall and having pain in the head needs to be immediately taken to the emergency and tests like CT scan to be done. This will show any bleeding in the brain and fractures. A bleed inside the brain as a serious condition and requires urgent medical attention. She might also have to stay in the hospital for a day or two days. Please do not neglect her condition and take her to a doctor at the earliest. Also please inform the doctor if she is taking any medications for heart diseases that includes aspirin and blood thinners. These might require dose adjustment at old age and after a fall causing brain bleeding. The dizziness also can be due to the fall and any internal bleeds. Please take her to your doctors.