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What Could Headache, Vomiting And Loss Of Memory For Short Time Post Hit On Head Indicate?

Girlfriend fell getting out of shower and when I got to her she was sideways in tub with head hitting backside of tub maybe even soap tray... She didn t remember...I get her to the bed to lay down she says what happened and says she can t see me at the time for about 5 minutes... Her balance was bad when she first got up about 30 mins later .j She laid down and took pain pills and rested Next day about 18 hours later started vomiting and still is ever so often 48 hours later and wants to continually lay down which is not normal for her Has a headache still as well Swollen but not cut on back mid right side of head. White female , 51 yr old, fairly active , and no insurance What do you suggest she do
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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Headache, vomiting, loss of memory or consciousness all are danger signs of post head injury. There is a chance of development of internal bleeding at brain which may cause serious problems. Its also adviced to check her BP too as hypertension itself a risk factor. If the symptoms persist its recommended to do a CT scan brain and visit nearest hospital.
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What Could Headache, Vomiting And Loss Of Memory For Short Time Post Hit On Head Indicate?

Headache, vomiting, loss of memory or consciousness all are danger signs of post head injury. There is a chance of development of internal bleeding at brain which may cause serious problems. Its also adviced to check her BP too as hypertension itself a risk factor. If the symptoms persist its recommended to do a CT scan brain and visit nearest hospital.