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Suggest Treatment For Concussion And Headaches After Head Trauma

My 12 yr old son had a head trauma, possibly concussion, 4 days ago. He's had bad headaches since (he also has a history of migraines). His pediatrician recommended 200-400 mg of ibuprofen, or an adult dose of Tylenol. In addition to headaches, he is constantly hungry even after big meals. Could the hunger be a result of a concussion itself, or of taking the pain killers?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi. I do not think his hunger has any relation to either his head injury or his pain killer medication. The main thing is that he has seen a doctor following his head injury and has been cleared. I would not worry about his hunger.
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Suggest Treatment For Concussion And Headaches After Head Trauma

Hi. I do not think his hunger has any relation to either his head injury or his pain killer medication. The main thing is that he has seen a doctor following his head injury and has been cleared. I would not worry about his hunger.