http://www.ihearclear.com/blog/hearing-loss-after-blow-to-side-of-the-head/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:46:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.ihearclear.com/blog/hearing-loss-after-blow-to-side-of-the-head/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 imsety Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:52:29 +0000 http://www.ihearclear.com/blog/hearing-loss-after-blow-to-side-of-the-head/#comment-1425 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. 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.

]]> http://www.ihearclear.com/blog/hearing-loss-after-blow-to-side-of-the-head/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 Courtney C Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:17:40 +0000 http://www.ihearclear.com/blog/hearing-loss-after-blow-to-side-of-the-head/#comment-1424 no, go to the doctor. no, go to the doctor.

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