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What Causes Concussions After Head Injury?

I had a puncture head injury last Friday night. The doctors at the ER thought it was a non-concussive injury. However I started showing signs of a concussion and went into urgent care on Tuesday. They did a CT scan. They said the CT scan came back clear, but I did have a concussion. Now, I am having a nosebleed almost all day long from that same side of the head.
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you had a head injury and you have symptoms like concussion , but doctor said that you are clear . A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull even if there are no visible signs . Well there can be may cause for concussion like the fluid around your brain acts like a cushion that keeps your brain from banging into your skull. But if your head or your body is hit hard, your brain can crash into your skull and be injured it cause concussion . Sometimes symptoms get delay . The symptoms are loss of consciousness after the injury , memory problems , dizziness , headache and sensitivity to light or noise . If you have such symptoms then consult doctor or neurologist again . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI and EEG to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend surgery if the damage is severe like bleeding or prescribe medicines . For now take proper rest and take ibuprofen for pain and swelling .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Concussions After Head Injury?

Hi Dear , As per your query you had a head injury and you have symptoms like concussion , but doctor said that you are clear . A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull even if there are no visible signs . Well there can be may cause for concussion like the fluid around your brain acts like a cushion that keeps your brain from banging into your skull. But if your head or your body is hit hard, your brain can crash into your skull and be injured it cause concussion . Sometimes symptoms get delay . The symptoms are loss of consciousness after the injury , memory problems , dizziness , headache and sensitivity to light or noise . If you have such symptoms then consult doctor or neurologist again . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI and EEG to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend surgery if the damage is severe like bleeding or prescribe medicines . For now take proper rest and take ibuprofen for pain and swelling . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari