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What Causes Headache After Suffering A Head Injury?

4 days ago i hit the top of my head which knocked me to the ground. i could not get up for a few minutes. i was helped to a chair where i immediately started to fall asleep. i kept waking myself up since i hit my head, i have been having headaches where i hit ny head and radiate to the sides of my head. is there cause for concern?
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
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Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are related to a head concussion.

It is common to have these symptoms after a head trauma.

I recommend having some rest and avoiding straining physical activity and any possible other head trauma in the next days.

Your situation will improve spontaneously in the next days.

You can use ibuprofen or acetaminophen as painkillers for your headache.

If your situation worsens instead of improving (headache, confusion, nausea), I recommend going to the ER for a physical examination and a brain CT scan, to exclude possible delayed intracranial hemorrhage.

Hope to have been helpful!

Best wishes!

Dr. Aida
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What Causes Headache After Suffering A Head Injury?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are related to a head concussion. It is common to have these symptoms after a head trauma. I recommend having some rest and avoiding straining physical activity and any possible other head trauma in the next days. Your situation will improve spontaneously in the next days. You can use ibuprofen or acetaminophen as painkillers for your headache. If your situation worsens instead of improving (headache, confusion, nausea), I recommend going to the ER for a physical examination and a brain CT scan, to exclude possible delayed intracranial hemorrhage. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes! Dr. Aida