Hearing loss after blow to side of the head?
SaraW2008 asked:
I got hit HARD several times in the side of the head playing basketball w some rough ppl. Now I can’t really hear out of one of my ears (8 hrs later) is this normal???
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I got hit HARD several times in the side of the head playing basketball w some rough ppl. Now I can’t really hear out of one of my ears (8 hrs later) is this normal???
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
no, go to the doctor.
September 5th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
See your health care provider as soon as possible. Yes. Probability. If a minor blow to the head causes any of the following problems: a visible wound; classic sign of concussion, including loss of consciousness, disturbed vision, headache, stiff neck, nausea, confusion, or unsteady gait; or any symptoms that worsen in the days after the blow. In such cases a doctor will test your memory, concentration, and coordination, any of which may be impaired if the brain is damaged. Questionable finding may warrant a closer look with a CT scan or an MRI. Both exams can reveal signs of bleeding in the brain, which may require surgical drainage. (Resist taking anything but acetaminophen to squelch pain; aspirin, ibuprofen, and other anti-inflammatory drugs can increase bleeding and mask certain worsening symptoms.) Note that you’re not out of the woods for 8 to12 weeks. During that time, blood can collect under the covering of the brain, causing subtle symptoms such as balance problems or involuntary hand or foot movements. If so, drainage would also be required. And good luck.