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What Causes Headache, Light And Noise Sensitivity Due To Hitting?

I was hit over the side of the head yesterday with a large metal netball post. Although I was not nocked out I was made to stumble the blow was that hard. I now have a constant headache, light and noise sensitivity and I feel sick at times. Should I be worried?
Mon, 30 May 2016
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Neurologist, Surgical,  's  Response
Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. It is good that you are conscious and oriented after head injury. To avoid any worry, you have to rule out dangerous head injury signs
: vomiting
: fits
: bleed through nose/ear/throat
: loss of consciousness more than 5 minute after injury
: decreasing consciousness
: onset of new focal deficit
: persistent non relieving headache even after taking medication
If there is any of above sign, you should consult ER as soon as possible. The doctor might advise you CT scan head to rule out fracture or intracranial bleed. Further management will be decided according to CT report.

If no above sign, you can wait at home. For relief, you can
: Apply icepacks at injury site
: Keep your head at higher level than chest to relieve swelling
: Take painkiller like Diclofenac sodium after proper prescription.
Hope it will help you. Thanks. Still no relief, you should consult doctor.


Take care.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ralph Chambers's  Response
HI
You need to see a doctor right away for an exam and an MRI of your brain to make sure you don't have a bleed inside the brain
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What Causes Headache, Light And Noise Sensitivity Due To Hitting?

Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. It is good that you are conscious and oriented after head injury. To avoid any worry, you have to rule out dangerous head injury signs : vomiting : fits : bleed through nose/ear/throat : loss of consciousness more than 5 minute after injury : decreasing consciousness : onset of new focal deficit : persistent non relieving headache even after taking medication If there is any of above sign, you should consult ER as soon as possible. The doctor might advise you CT scan head to rule out fracture or intracranial bleed. Further management will be decided according to CT report. If no above sign, you can wait at home. For relief, you can : Apply icepacks at injury site : Keep your head at higher level than chest to relieve swelling : Take painkiller like Diclofenac sodium after proper prescription. Hope it will help you. Thanks. Still no relief, you should consult doctor. Take care.