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Past 3 days i can't stay awake.if i get still i go to sleep, can't be woken up.on and off dizziness and confusion,horrible headache.what's going on?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sleepy: Seek immediate help by going to the ER to rule out encephalitis/meningitis because of your headache and sleepiness

Answered 10/2/2014

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A member asked:

Past 3 days i can't stay awake.if i get still i go to sleep, can't be woken up.on and off dizziness and confusion,horrible headache.what's going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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I barely bumped the right side of head, idk if it was enough to be a concussion. An hour later: painful headache, dizzyness, confusion, pressure on opposite side of head. Constant pain still persists a week later, CT: clear results. What is wrong?