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What Causes Numbness In Head After An Accident?

My partner is working away and he had an accident about 5pm tonight, he got his head stuck in between a lifter and a bar, he never lowered the lifter enough and tried to duck under but got his neck stuck. He doesn t have a headache and no sickness but he does have a bit of numbness bug is saying he s ok, i want to drive to be there because he s on his own in the hotel but he insists he s fine, I m worried sick, we have a little girl who s asleep now and she s home with me...song is what to do, I really wanted to go to London but he insisted he s fine.
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Numbness in Head after an accident is due to Nerves getting injured directly or getting compressed due to edema

The following symptoms following Head injury require evaluation by a Neurosurgeon
1. Loss of Consciousness
2. Fits
3. Headache
4. Vomiting
5. Dizziness
6. Giddiness
7. Double Vision
8. Blurring of Vision
9. Numbness
10. Weakness
11. Bleeding from Nose
12. Bleeding from Ears
13. Bleeding from throat

If the numbness persists, ask him to consult a doctor immediately

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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What Causes Numbness In Head After An Accident?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Numbness in Head after an accident is due to Nerves getting injured directly or getting compressed due to edema The following symptoms following Head injury require evaluation by a Neurosurgeon 1. Loss of Consciousness 2. Fits 3. Headache 4. Vomiting 5. Dizziness 6. Giddiness 7. Double Vision 8. Blurring of Vision 9. Numbness 10. Weakness 11. Bleeding from Nose 12. Bleeding from Ears 13. Bleeding from throat If the numbness persists, ask him to consult a doctor immediately Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.