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Concussion

Any physical or traumatic injury or blow to the head causes a concussion of the brain. A sudden movement of the brain within the cranial vault due to trauma can alter the mental state and even lead to an unconscious state. Though concussions are not serious, they cause symptoms that require medical attention. Loss of consciousness, memory loss, sensitivity to light and sound, behavioral changes, imbalance, confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, slurred speech, headache, etc., are all some signs and symptoms of concussion. Seek immediate medical help when the symptoms are prolonged.

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How to manage the pain present in the back of my head after a concussion?

Query: Hi doctor, I got a concussion a month ago. The most painful symptoms such as head throbbing and difficulty concentrating have gone away. But still, I am experiencing some pain in the back of my head. It often occurs on the top left and right portion of the back of the head. I am taking Ibuprofen and...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some further details about headaches. 1. Since when you started to have these headaches? since a month after concussion only? 2. In which part of the head you had a concussion and what hit your head? how many days of concussion pain lasted...  Read Full »

I have brain issues. Should I undergo a GH screening?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 28-year-old male, and I have been living with a lower quality of life for the past eight to nine years, starting around six to seven months after I had a pretty severe concussion. I had been diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and saw several neurologists who ran numerous tests ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, I feel that you could have osteoporosis or osteopenia rather than growth hormone deficiency. You can have your bone DEXA scan done and follow up with your orthopedician if it turns out to be either. Growth hor...  Read Full »

Can migraine headaches cause white lesions in a brain CT?

Query: Hello doctor, Are deep white matter hyperintensities normal in a 40-year-old male, or are they indicative of brain damage? I was assaulted ten years back and was punched on the sides of my head, and a radiator and a door hit off the back of my head. I was diagnosed with a concussion. I had a brain ...  Read Full »


Dr. K. Murali

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Previously we used to assume these were normal with aging, but, as of now we know these hyperintense lesions occur due to associated conditions like diabetes, hypertension, smoking, etc (the usual risk factors). So, kindly screen yourself for these abnormalities and ...  Read Full »

I have had headaches and soreness in my upper neck and back for several months, which have worsened recently and have not resolved with medication. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from headaches and soreness in my upper neck and back for months. Advil does not help. I had seizures at birth and had brain surgery years ago, and I do not have seizures now. I was involved in a terrible car accident around two years ago. I was hit and suffered from ...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I would like to know some more details about your problem: 1. Since when did you start to have headaches? 2. Which areas of your head do you experience headaches? Where does it start? 3. What kind of headach...  Read Full »

I fell along with my 13-month old daughter. Can she have a traumatic brain injury?

Query: Hi doctor, The other night, my 13 months old daughter started screaming like crazy, I ran and picked her up and tried to walk around the room to soothe her, and I accidentally slipped while holding her and she fell on the floor. As I was slipping, I fell knee first, and at that point in that microse...  Read Full »


Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your question. There are two ways of judgement in our practice. Clinical judgement. Evidence-based judgement. The clinical one is based on the history, which you gave me. I appreciate the detailed description of the mode of injury and symptoms. Based on that,...  Read Full »

I have heart problems, seizures, and severe concussion from a traumatic brain injury. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, I have heart problems, heart murmur, epileptic seizures, and I am suffering from a severe concussion from traumatic brain injury. I have severe dental issues, the majority of my teeth are broken within the gums, rest decaying, abscessed, and swelling in my face and forehead. And I have di...  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you consult a cardiologist to show all symptoms of the heart soon. Get a prescription from him and then visit a dentist near your place and show him all the medical conditions and explain to him about your face ...  Read Full »

What are the signs of concussion in a newborn?

Query: Hello doctor, What is a concussion? What signs should I look for in a newborn to see if he has a concussion?  Read Full »


Dr. Nagasirisha Naredla

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A concussion is an injury to the head and consequently brain, that is caused by a fall or a hit. The danger is baby might bleed inside the brain. Three danger signs to look for in a baby with a concussion are: See if the baby loses consciousness. See if the baby has ...  Read Full »

I had had too much drink. I passed out yesterday and hit my head. Is it concussion?

Query: Hi doctor,I was out partying last night and had too much drink. I ended up in the hospital and got discharged this morning. I passed out yesterday and hit my head, wondering if it might be a concussion. Please help.Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to know some details about your symptoms, as you mentioned that you were drunk and passed out. Were you under the influence of alcohol only? Do you remember the incident exactly? Does someone eyewitness the exact incident?...  Read Full »

I have noticed a cut after a past accident. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I was drunk and hit my head quite hard 14 years ago. When I woke up the next day, I noticed a small cut, but I did not have any symptoms. Should I be concerned about the head injury?  Read Full »


Dr. Nagaraj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I cannot comment without seeing the site of injury. However, in concussion head injuries, the patient might get symptoms even after 24 hours. Give attention to symptoms like a headache when you change your posture, nausea, vomiting, and blurring of vision. If you not...  Read Full »

I have cognitive issues after a concussion injury. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male recently suffering from a concussion at work. I have never had this sort of thing happen to me before, and I have not felt like myself since the accident. I was sent to the local hospital, where they did a simple test of follow-the-finger or light, and basically...  Read Full »


Dr. Aida Abaz Quka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and would like to say that your symptoms are quite normal after a head concussion. I agree with your doctor that a normal CT scan can help exclude a lot of complications related to head trauma, like brain bleeding. But you should know that ther...  Read Full »

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