Symptoms:
It’s normal to have a headache and nausea, and feel dizzy right after a head injury. The person who has had a head injury may also have problems concentrating, remembering things, putting thoughts together or doing more than one thing at a time.
Home Care:
- A responsible adult must stay with person for at least 24 hours to monitor for symptoms including seizures, loss of consciousness, changes in behavior or difficulty arousing.
- Rest
- Over-the-counter pain relievers
- Ice Packs-20 minutes intervals
- Avoid alcohol and heavy meals
Seek Medical Attention if:
- Any symptom that is getting worse, such as headaches, nausea or sleepiness
- Changes in behavior, such as irritability or confusion
- Trouble walking or speaking
- Drainageof bloody or clear fluids from ears or nose
- Vomiting more than 3 times
- Seizures
- Weakness or numbness in the arms or legs
- Wound that does not stop bleeding
- Loss of consciousness