What Causes Headache And Clogged Ears After Head Trauma?

Posted on Wed, 21 May 2014

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Wed, 21 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hit my head playing sport now have headache for 3 days and my ears are clogged up

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM

Detailed Answer:
Headache after head trauma may persist for up to 5 days, but if this is associated with clooged ears then this is probably not related to head injury and obviosuly it is caused by some other disorders, most commonly by upper respiratory infection such as sinusitis, ear infection, or throat infection. He should se ENZ doctor and have examination to see is this viral or bacterial and then right treatemnt can be started. Till that, he should rest, drink plenty of fluids,c vitamin and take nonsteroid painkllers. WIsh you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (5 minutes later)

I have no other infection or cold or throat infection
Just blocked ears now for 2 days after head injury

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
I still dont think this is related to head trauma. This sounds like it could be ear infection or earwax clogged ears and this usually lead to headache. You should have ear irrigation at your GP and see will it help. If not then this is probably ear infection and antibiotics may be neccessary.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar