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What Causes Nausea And Dizziness After A Head Injury?

I hit my head hard on the corner of the countertop which has a sharp triangular shape when I got up after washing the floor. Now about an hour later I am feeling slightly nauseous and dizzy. Will I be ok if I go to sleep soon? I put an ice pack on where I hit my head
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

As per your query you had a head injury and you have symptoms like nausea and dizziness after a head injury . Well there can be 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 . Avoid bending forward and overexerting yourself.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Nausea And Dizziness After A Head Injury?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM, As per your query you had a head injury and you have symptoms like nausea and dizziness after a head injury . Well there can be 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 . Avoid bending forward and overexerting yourself. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari