Suggest Medication For Mild Head Injury Despite Being On Panadol

Posted on Sun, 17 Sep 2017

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Question : Hey doctor,

I hit my head on a night stand after rolling onto my side not realising how close I was to the stand. That was 3 hours ago now and I haven't had any major symptoms like bleeding or passing out, but I have had a headache and some slight diffuculties concerntrating on things. My question is that I am meant to work tonight and my field of work involves being a camera op in a live music enviroment. Would it be a bad idea for me to work or would I be ok? Its not for another 7 hours now and I hit my head about 3 hours ago and I only just took some panadol.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take pain killers with serratiopeptidase

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
You seems to have mild head injury with superficial injury over soft tissue.
There is no problem with doing work at night but avoid awakening till late night.
Take pain killers with muscle relaxant like aceclofenac or diclofenac for pain.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

I won't finish up until around 11pm tonight would that be bad and my job involves moving around a lot to get different camera angles, i've also noticed I feel a little tired but I am unsure if thats because I didn't have too much sleep or due to the head hit but I the headache has gone down a lot since taking the pandol mainly just the tiredness.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take rest if symptoms increases

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can do the work.
Mild headache or dizziness may occur.
Take rest if any problems occurs.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad