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What Causes Severe Headache After Suffering A Concussion?

I recently suffered a concussion and whiplash. The generalized headache, nausea, & sea-sick feelings are more troublesome than the neck ache and headache that stabs up from the damaged vertebra in neck. Yesterday I went to physical therapy to evaluate for vestibular therapy; during the epley maneuver, I felt an indescribable pain in that damaged vertebra - that soon subsided. But overnight, I awoke with a blinding headache radiating up into my skull in line with and a few inches from that damaged area. It is accompanied by a small bump that is extremely painful, made worse by touching it. Pain meds and icing have had little effect and the condition is unchanged. Should I be concerned? Should I see the doctor? Thank you.
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Hi,

Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. It presents with loss of consciousness which is temporary and last for less than 1 minute and amnesia. Headache may happen in any head trauma even without concussion but if this is severe or associated with nausea, vomiting and dizziness then you need to visit ER and do head scan to rule out more serious injuries.

It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to shake quickly back and forth. If the concussion is causing headaches, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Also, you need to avoid lights, noise and smoky areas for several days. If there is no improvement you can see doctor but in most cases this is not required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Wishing you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Headache After Suffering A Concussion?

Hi, Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. It presents with loss of consciousness which is temporary and last for less than 1 minute and amnesia. Headache may happen in any head trauma even without concussion but if this is severe or associated with nausea, vomiting and dizziness then you need to visit ER and do head scan to rule out more serious injuries. It can occur after an impact to your head or after a whiplash-type injury that causes your head and brain to shake quickly back and forth. If the concussion is causing headaches, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Also, you need to avoid lights, noise and smoky areas for several days. If there is no improvement you can see doctor but in most cases this is not required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon