United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 19-year-old female asked:
I fell down my stairs 3 days ago and banged my head on the radiator. i still have a painful headache, feel dizzy, sick and very tired. concussion?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jefferson Chenanswered
Neurosurgery 36 years experience
Seek medical help: The common symptoms of a concussion are headache, dizziness, and feeling tired. Additional symptoms can include memory problems, nausea/vomiting, trouble thinking.
The rationale for additional evaluation is to ensure that there is no structural damage such as a blood clot or skull fracture that might need neurosurgical intervention.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Osman Farooqanswered
Pediatrics - Neurology 22 years experience
Depends: The effects of concussions can vary and be unpredictable. It depends on the severity of the injury. The symptoms can include headache, dizziness, vision change (blurred vision/ double vision), nausea/vomiting. If your symptoms or headache are severe, or if you have a loss of consciousness, you should get evaluated immediately.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Stacy Fryeanswered
Sports Medicine 16 years experience
Symptoms fit: The symptoms you are describing are certainly consistent with concussion. Other symptoms of concussion include: fatigue, vision changes, irritability, feeling slowed down, difficulty sleeping, feeling emotional, sleeping more/less, memory issues, mentally foggy. Typical concussion improves in 7-10 days with rest from stressing the brain & body. If symptoms worsen or any concerns, I'd seek eval.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 21, 2019
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
