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What Causes Vertigo, Tingling Fingers And Anxiety Post Head Injury?

My husband fell on his back on gym bleachers and felt whiplash with his neck/head at the time. That was over a year ago and not long after has been experiencing a motion sickness type vertigo, not spinning. With certain head movements he feels the motion along with anxiety and adrenalin rush similar to being on a ride. He has also had a few times a tingling in his fingers and toe. He has had a brain MRI at neurologist and tested at ENT. In thing has been found. Recommendations of possible tests or diagnosis for these symptoms?
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
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Hi,

This all may be consequance of a mild traumatic brain injury . It presents with vetigo,tingling and loss of consciousness which is temporary and last for less than 1 minute and amnesia.

Headache may happen in any head trauma even without concussion but if this is severe or associated with nausea, vomiting and dizziness then you need to visit ER and do head scan to rule out more serious injuries.

It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to shake quickly back and forth.

If the concussion is causing headaches, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Also, you need to avoid lights, noise and smoky areas for several days.

If there is no improvement you can see doctor but in most cases this is not required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein
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What Causes Vertigo, Tingling Fingers And Anxiety Post Head Injury?

Hi, This all may be consequance of a mild traumatic brain injury . It presents with vetigo,tingling and loss of consciousness which is temporary and last for less than 1 minute and amnesia. Headache may happen in any head trauma even without concussion but if this is severe or associated with nausea, vomiting and dizziness then you need to visit ER and do head scan to rule out more serious injuries. It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to shake quickly back and forth. If the concussion is causing headaches, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Also, you need to avoid lights, noise and smoky areas for several days. If there is no improvement you can see doctor but in most cases this is not required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein