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Anxiety, Mood Swings, Memory Loss. History Of Fall Hurting Head Followed By Loss Of Consciousness, Sight And Memory For Few Minutes. Advice
my 24 year old son had a fall about a month or 6 weeks ago hitting the front part of his head..loosing consciousness for several min...sight for a few seconds and memory for several hrs. He has had h/a since now is experiencing Post concussion symptoms including h/a memory loss, anxiety and some mood swings he is concerned as he forgets things a work that affect his job. His CT scan following the trauma was clear. Is there anything else we can do? He is becoming increasingly anxious due to the memory loss
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Hi, he has concussion, type of head injury, and should be cautious, of the health and be in touch with the neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Though there is no harm he should be in a periodical follow ups, with the neurologist. Thank you.
Though there is no harm he should be in a periodical follow ups, with the neurologist. Thank you.
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