Iowa City, IA
A 24-year-old female asked:
How long after hitting your head would you notice signs of bleeding in brain? hit head on corner of concrete wall 7 hrs ago. have a headache.
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Zachary Levineanswered
Neurosurgery 29 years experience
Brain injury: If you are feeling dizzy or nauseous you should seek medical attention right away. If there is any weakness in an arm or leg, visual changes or other neurologic changes you need immediate medical attention. However persistent headache could mean concussion and you see a doctor soon. Mild brain injury does have an effect on work and school. Kids are more susceptible than adults.
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Dr. Atif Haqueanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 19 years experience
variable: This depends on the size and location of the "bleed." something large or in more eloquent areas would probably be noticeable sooner than a small one in not-as-important areas. Very small one might not be noticed at all.In severe cases, you could lose consciousness. Also, if a hemorrhage grows, it could become more noticeable. Somethings can progress over minutes/hours, while others can take days.
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Dr. Timothy Silver commented
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 25 years experience
PLease get this checked out as possible, a subdural hematoma can be a neurosurgical emergency and can often bring symptoms hours after the injury.
Oct 28, 2013
Dr. Jeffrey Yablong commented
Emergency Medicine 45 years experience
Ground levels falls with head impact are usually not major issues but this is more significant since the was directed on a corner more focused impact and concrete is hard. Some headache is expected bu
Jun 15, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Yablong commented
Emergency Medicine 45 years experience
but if you were running then greater force was involved. Any more then minor headache or any neurological problems...dizzy,vision changes, alertness alterations, weakness, numbness etc require immedia
Jun 15, 2021
Last updated Jun 15, 2021
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