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What Causes Vomiting, Loss Of Appetite And Swollen Eyes After A Head Concussion?

Hi, I have had a severe head concussion whilst living in Asia, I was dragged from a tuk tuk as I was robbed, I think, but I have lost several hours of memory. I have had stitches but the medical care in Cambodia is very poor. It has been one week now and I am worried because I have barely eaten, I vomitted most of my food and water in the first few days and now I am just not hungry. my eyes sting so much and feel swollen as is my head and I am sleeping for up to 20 hours a day with very disturbed sleep. I am worried about what could be going on inside my head and am wondering if I should make my way to Bangkok for a CAT scan?

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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : What causes vomiting, loss of appetite and swollen eyes after a head concussion?
Answer :
Vomiting is due to increased pressure inside the skull
Swollen Eye are due to Periorbital Edema
Both of these symptoms necessitate further evaluation

Question : am wondering if I should make my way to Bangkok for a CAT scan?
Answer : Yes. You have to go for a CAT Scan

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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What Causes Vomiting, Loss Of Appetite And Swollen Eyes After A Head Concussion?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What causes vomiting, loss of appetite and swollen eyes after a head concussion? Answer : Vomiting is due to increased pressure inside the skull Swollen Eye are due to Periorbital Edema Both of these symptoms necessitate further evaluation Question : am wondering if I should make my way to Bangkok for a CAT scan? Answer : Yes. You have to go for a CAT Scan Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.