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Do I need to go to the doctor's or the hospital?
15, female
Last Thursday, I was hit in the head with a lacrosse ball. On Friday (the day after), the school nurse confirmed that I have a mild concussion. Taking her advice, I did not watch TV or read, and only went on the computer for up to 30 minutes each day.
Then, Saturday night, I got a fever and could not sleep. The next day, Sunday, I proceeded to vomit (I know, gross, sorry!) at 8:30 am, 8:45 pm, and 10 pm. All of Monday, I had a fever but did not throw up again. By the end of the day, my stomach barely hurt and I was back to eating solids. Also, I slept most of Sunday and Monday, though for 2 hours at most. I have had a headache since Thursday. I get headaches fairly often, but never one for four days that was not a migrane.
Today, Tuesday, my fever is gone, but my headache is still very strong. Walking is easier than before (Sorry, I forgot to mention - walking was not easy and I always felt off balance).
Anyways, my question is, do I need to go see my doctor/get a CAT scan or MRI? Many of my symptoms are under the reasons that my concussion might be serious and I should contact my doctor, but I also think I had the stomach flu, so they might not be related?
Thanks so much!!
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Hi there,
I would call your doctor and ask what they think, and I would do it immediately.
If you can't reach your doctor, I would go to the hospital.
A concussion can be a very dangerous thing, so please don't take any chances.
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