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On July 10 Had A Concussion , No Real Symptoms,
Question: On July 10 had a concussion, no real symptoms, went to gym 1x week to stay fit, lunges light weight lifting (was that too much ?), on august 2nd developed ringing in one ear, on august 5 woke up with nausea and headache and slight dizziness, is the ear issue related to concussion, can the ear issue cause nausea ? or is the ear issue independent from concussion, thank you veyy much. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
A late complication of minor head injury to be considered.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Yes, a problem with the middle or inner ear may produce symptoms like yours.
But, since there is trauma too, a late complication of minor head injury such as subdural hematoma that may cause similar symptoms with yours should be considered as well.
For this purpose, in my opinion, a CT scan of the head is necessary even to exclude this possibility.
Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
A late complication of minor head injury to be considered.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Yes, a problem with the middle or inner ear may produce symptoms like yours.
But, since there is trauma too, a late complication of minor head injury such as subdural hematoma that may cause similar symptoms with yours should be considered as well.
For this purpose, in my opinion, a CT scan of the head is necessary even to exclude this possibility.
Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
thank you very much, a ct scan was done when the injury happened, it was clean, but does it mean i need a new one ? When i exercised, i went slow, no head bobbing or jumping, yes my heart rate went up a bit, and i felt fine, could doing too much have created the ear ringing ? Thank you very much XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
In such case, no need for a new CT scan.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Since you had a clear CT scan, in my opinion, there is no need for a new one
Post-concussive syndrome may be a possible explanation for these symptoms.
Physical activity including exercises may worsen these symptoms, so, there is a chance that the exercises you mentioned may have aggravated a little your condition.
In cases like yours is advisable to see your Neurologist and to get evaluated further in order to understand correctly your condition.
Hope I helped you.
Feel free to discuss with me if you have further questions.
In such case, no need for a new CT scan.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Since you had a clear CT scan, in my opinion, there is no need for a new one
Post-concussive syndrome may be a possible explanation for these symptoms.
Physical activity including exercises may worsen these symptoms, so, there is a chance that the exercises you mentioned may have aggravated a little your condition.
In cases like yours is advisable to see your Neurologist and to get evaluated further in order to understand correctly your condition.
Hope I helped you.
Feel free to discuss with me if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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