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Does A Head Injury Lead To Nausea?
I suffered an accidental kick to the head...above right eye area a few weeks ago at work. Ever since I have had a headache and feel dizzy. Also I think i may have hit the back of my head on the floor when I landed. My stomach is also very upset like I am going to vomit but yet I am not actually getting sick...is this a result of my injury or perhaps just the seasonal sickness?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
It is unlikely that the kick to your head would be causing a headache and dizziness. It is more likely that you have a viral illness causing these symptoms including the nausea you are suffering.
However, very rarely a head injury can lead to a bleed which may cause a headache and dizziness. I suggest, if your headache does not resolve in a few days you go to the ED. You may need a brain CT to exclude an injury.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
It is unlikely that the kick to your head would be causing a headache and dizziness. It is more likely that you have a viral illness causing these symptoms including the nausea you are suffering.
However, very rarely a head injury can lead to a bleed which may cause a headache and dizziness. I suggest, if your headache does not resolve in a few days you go to the ED. You may need a brain CT to exclude an injury.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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