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Are Nausea And Blackish Stools After Having Mild Injury To Head A Cause For Concern?
Question: My 89 year old mother- in law fell a few days ago and hit her head and now she is nautious and had a black stool. We are in XXXXXXX and she is from N. XXXXXXX so it could be altitude sickness. What do you think?
Brief Answer:
She should see a doctor asap
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
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Did your mother-in-law law become confused , vomit or become unconscious. If so one should suspect a head injury and go to ER. The black stools can mean a bleeding in the stomach or duodenum. If she is on aspirin or any blood thinner, it should be discontinued.
This also requires to be investigated and treated without delay.
She should see a doctor asap
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I require some more information.
Did your mother-in-law law become confused , vomit or become unconscious. If so one should suspect a head injury and go to ER. The black stools can mean a bleeding in the stomach or duodenum. If she is on aspirin or any blood thinner, it should be discontinued.
This also requires to be investigated and treated without delay.
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