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I feel dizzy after a ladder fell on my head. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,A heavy ladder fell on my head. Then, dizziness occurred twice and I have some constant chest pain in the middle of the chest. Also, I am feeling chest heaviness. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Falling heavy objects on the head can result in a range of conditions, from simple headache and hematomas to internal brain structure injuries. It is important to examine yourself for any depressions on the scalp. If you experience symptoms such as vomiting, visual distu... Read Full »
I have terrible coordination. Is it due to a childhood head injury?
Query: Hi doctor, For four years I have the really bad coordination. I fumble things a lot. I am very clumsy, weak, tired and I pee all the time. I drag my feet along the ground while walking and my legs do not work when I try to stand, but that is a rare thing for me. I have memory issues, moderate vertig... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description there are two possibilities which need proper evaluation. The first is a punch-drunk syndrome. The disorder is common in those who have repeated trauma to head and present with varying mixt... Read Full »
Will frequent falling cause problems in a 1-year-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 1-year-old. He fell down from the bed and got hurt at the backside of the head. He got hurt many times the same way. He is not sleeping properly at night and wakes up frequently. I would like to know whether it will cause any complications in the brain or some other problems... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent falls, if associated with any symptoms after the fall, will usually effect the brain. Symptoms like loss of consciousness, vomiting, fits are dangerous. You need to be more careful about falls and prevent them. Crying at night is a common symptom. Normally bab... Read Full »
Some memory loss occurred after a head injury. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am writing to you regarding a 54-year-old male who had a head injury on the 11th of this month. The computed tomography (CT) scan is dated the 30th of this month. 'A small ill-defined hypodensity in the right posterior frontal white matter extending from the subcortical to the deep p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed carefully your uploaded tests (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and would explain that he has had a brain contusion due to the trauma, complicated with small hemorrhage in this area. I agree with his current therapy. I would like to know if ... Read Full »
I bumped my head on the road and it hurts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I bumped my head on the road in an accident 33 years ago. The right side of my head got swollen up. I did not have nausea or vomiting. I safely drove back home. I have no coordination or concentration issues. My vision is normal, and all the senses are working normally. The swelling an... Read Full »
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Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. These symptoms after a head injury require an evaluation by a neurosurgeon right away. Symptoms are as follows: fits, headache, vomiting, dizziness, giddiness, double vis... Read Full »
I had a head injury last week. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 40-year-old female. I had a severe hit on my head last week, and I am feeling the pain often in my head region. I am feeling nauseous and feel like vomiting when I eat something. I also feel some pulsations in my head. My doubt is, will this hit cause clotting of blood in the bra... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I just read your query. I can understand your concern.Thanks for reaching out to iCliniq. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry. I am here to take care of you. May I ask, did you have a head-on-side collision with a vehicle or any fatal death during ... Read Full »
Do pneumocephalus and frontal sinus fracture in CT scan require emergency treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother had a bike accident. The ER (Emergency Room) doctor recommends that we need a CT (Computed Tomography) scan. We now have the results of the CT scan, and we consulted a Neurologist online about it. He suggests asking a Neurosurgeon because of the small fracture seen in his CT... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the CT scan (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your brother has a head injury for which he needs hospitalization. CT scan shows a small EDH of thickness 5 mm, which also needs observation in the hospital. It also shows internal compounding ... Read Full »
Why do I experience clogged ears, pulsatile tinnitus, and hearing loss after a head injury?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffered a mild head injury six days ago. My ears got clogged after I hit my head. They still feel clogged, and I have occasional pulsatile tinnitus in my left ear. As a result, I have had hearing loss for a few years. Is this something that can happen after a head injury? I asked ab... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you said, your hearing loss before the incident is called presbycusis. Recent trauma of yours has caused a subarachnoid hemorrhage in the temporal region on the right side. The temporal lobe is mainly responsible for your hearing and its processing. Do you have clog... Read Full »
Can head injury affect a person's intelligence?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a bike accident. Is it possible to lose one's intelligence or intelligence quotient (IQ) from a head injury? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear this. The short answer to your question is that yes. Memory, recall, attention span can all be negatively affected after a head injury. This is dependent on multiple factors like age, associated illness, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance ... Read Full »
I have nosebleed a day after an injury to my head. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor, I hit my head yesterday, and now the day after I have a nose blood. I have not experienced any other symptoms like dizziness. Should I go to the doctor? kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of head injuries and concussions can sometimes be very difficult to self-perceive due to something called loss of self-criticism which can also be caused by a head injury itself. Some of the other neurologi... Read Full »