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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort While Moving Head Post Injury

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Posted on Thu, 8 Dec 2016
Question: Adult brain shunt surgery ten years ago. Brain feels like it's moving when I move my head side to side.
Should I be concerned? Had a fall about ten days ago. Very uncomfortable when moving side to side.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take steps as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Please provide details regarding shunt surgery.
Headache or heaviness after fall in elderly requires examination and if required CT head.
Is there any vomiting, loss of consciousness, visual abnormalities?
You can get examined by a neurologist and CT too.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 minutes later)
Surgery was successful. No problems until this fall
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (21 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated by a CT head

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Get examined by a neurologist and a CT head for evidence of any hematoma.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort While Moving Head Post Injury

Brief Answer: Take steps as advised Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Please provide details regarding shunt surgery. Headache or heaviness after fall in elderly requires examination and if required CT head. Is there any vomiting, loss of consciousness, visual abnormalities? You can get examined by a neurologist and CT too. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist