Question:
Had a concussion about a month ago, and am still having problems with it. Need to ask if any overcounter drugs help vertigo and or dizziness/balance issues?
Any Denton Dr.s that are good and know their stuff?
Been to 2 and am not happy with results. Any help appreciated.
Thanks

Answer:
Hey rdub, how are you ding?

Most blows to the head, even though some may render the victim unconscious, have no serious lasting effects, especially among children, whose recovery is little short of phenomenal. Any blow on the head that causes unconsciousness or weakness or inability to walk (dizziness) or vomiting more than once after a head injury in a Medical Emergency! (Lewis 219) (Fusco Concussion When to seek medical care)

Do not drive, call the doctor to set up an appointment to see you, or direct you to go to a hospital's emergency department. (Fusco Concussion When to seek medical care) Concussions do not include injuries where there is bleeding under the skull or into the brain which is only visible on a CT scan (commonly called a CAT scan) of the brain. (Fusco Concussion Overview)

No stimulants of any kind should be administered. The patient should be kept in bed in a darkend room, quiet room with his head and sholders elevated. (Lewis 219)

REFERENCES
Evan Fusco, MD: When to Seek Medical Care
eMedicine.com, Inc., Patient Education Article, 2005.

Evan Fusco, MD: Concussion Overview
eMedicine.com, Inc., Patient Education Article, 2005.

Linda Donnelle Lewis, M.D.: Brain Injury (concussion, craniocerebral trauma)
Funk & Wagnalls Family Medical Guide; chap. 1 THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM; sec. 10, p. 219.

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