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What Causes Dizziness And Fatigue After A Concussion?
Hi,my name is Deyana,I had concussion three weeks ago,my friend yesterday evening slap me lightly in joke with hand on my head so this morning I feel dizzy ,drowsy and week. Should I worry about that? In addition how long after concussion I can color my hair? Thank you very much.
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury . It presents with loss of consciousness which is temporary and last for less than 1 minute and amnesia.Headache may happen in any head trauma even without concussion but if this is severe or associated with nausea, vomiting and dizziness then you need to visit ER and do head scan to rule out more serious injuries. It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to shake quickly back and forth. If the concussion is causing headaches, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Also, you need to avoid lights, noise and smoky areas for several days. If there is no improvement you can see doctor but in most cases this is not required.
Wishing you good health. Regards
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury . It presents with loss of consciousness which is temporary and last for less than 1 minute and amnesia.Headache may happen in any head trauma even without concussion but if this is severe or associated with nausea, vomiting and dizziness then you need to visit ER and do head scan to rule out more serious injuries. It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to shake quickly back and forth. If the concussion is causing headaches, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Also, you need to avoid lights, noise and smoky areas for several days. If there is no improvement you can see doctor but in most cases this is not required.
Wishing you good health. Regards
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