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What Causes Severe Headache And Excessive Sleepiness After A Head Injury?
My step dad just got hit extremely hard in the temple when the spring for the garage door broke allowing the garage door to free fall and full force hit him in the temple he has severe head ach and says he can t keep eyes open he is extremely sleepy and words are slurred. Severe head ach and sleepiness was instant and other symptoms within a ten minute time span. He wants to be left alone and allowed to sleep. What do i do.
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Hello,
Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common result of brain injuries. The severe headache is also an indication to brain damage after the head injury. So, I suggest to go at the emergency room for further evalaution as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common result of brain injuries. The severe headache is also an indication to brain damage after the head injury. So, I suggest to go at the emergency room for further evalaution as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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