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What Could Dizziness And Nausea After Injury On Head Indicate?

My girlfriend injured her head last night and has been somewhat dizzy/nauseous since then. There is no headache, she has not vomitted and her congitive functions seem to be normal, she s just in a haze that she describes as a 4/10 for severity. Please advise
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Neurologist, Surgical,  's  Response
Hi,

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

Question : What could dizziness and nausea after injury on head indicate?
Answer : In the absence of headache and vomiting, and with normal cognitive functions, this dizziness is probably due to disturbance in the vestibular system in the inner ear. This will settle in 2 to 3 weeks

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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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ralph Chambers's  Response
HI
She needs immediate medical attention
While this may only be a mild concussion she needs an exam and an MRI of her brain to make sure she doesn't have an intracranial bleed
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What Could Dizziness And Nausea After Injury On Head Indicate?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : What could dizziness and nausea after injury on head indicate? Answer : In the absence of headache and vomiting, and with normal cognitive functions, this dizziness is probably due to disturbance in the vestibular system in the inner ear. This will settle in 2 to 3 weeks 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.