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What Causes Lightheadedness And Dizziness After A Head Injury?

i was hit in the head yesterday did not suffer a concussion but ended up getting 5 staples in my head. today i got to work and started getting light headed and very dizzy i was wondering if this is normal or if i in fact suffered a concussion or is there something wrong
Fri, 11 Dec 2015
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Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. Head injury can cause headache for few days and sometimes severe headache can cause dizziness or vertigo. But if it occurs repeatedly or increasing in severity, you must consult ER as soon as possible. Concussion can also cause dizziness but it has been already ruled out. You should watch other alarming head injury signs
: vomiting
: persistent headache with increasing in severity
: bleed through nose/ear/throat
: onset of new focal deficit
: seizures
: loss of consciousness or decreasing consciousness
If you are having of above signs, it needs urgent treatment.

If there is no alarming signs, you can take Diclofenac sodium for pain relief after proper prescription. Keep your head at higher level than chest. Maintain hygiene at staple site. Staple should be removed around 8-10 days. For vertigo sensation, you can take beta-histidine after prescription.

Thanks. Hope it will help you. Take care.
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What Causes Lightheadedness And Dizziness After A Head Injury?

Hello. Thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. Head injury can cause headache for few days and sometimes severe headache can cause dizziness or vertigo. But if it occurs repeatedly or increasing in severity, you must consult ER as soon as possible. Concussion can also cause dizziness but it has been already ruled out. You should watch other alarming head injury signs : vomiting : persistent headache with increasing in severity : bleed through nose/ear/throat : onset of new focal deficit : seizures : loss of consciousness or decreasing consciousness If you are having of above signs, it needs urgent treatment. If there is no alarming signs, you can take Diclofenac sodium for pain relief after proper prescription. Keep your head at higher level than chest. Maintain hygiene at staple site. Staple should be removed around 8-10 days. For vertigo sensation, you can take beta-histidine after prescription. Thanks. Hope it will help you. Take care.