Is it possible to have diarrhea after a hit in the head?
Patient: I hit my head after a night out 5 days ago, I was drinking alcohol but I do remember the night, but not hitting my head. I woke up with pain on the left side of my head, specifically above my temple. It hurt to eat on the left side of my mouth for the next 2 days. Yesterday, when I woke up I blew my nose and blood came out (although not a lot) and I have been feeling a bit sick, although I m not sure if this is due to worrying about it. A small lump did appear above my temple about 2 days after hitting my head, and my head is no longer painful to touch, but it doesn t feel odd and slightly heavy, although it isn t a headache. I have now had a bit of diarrhoea today and I m wondering if that is connected and whether I should be concerned. Thanks. Doctor: Hi,,in my opinion there is no link between the head hit and the diarrhea ,as having a GIT disturbance in form of diarrhea has nothing to do with the head injury,head injuries if dangerous can cause nausea or vomiting however this diarrhea could be due to eating something contaminated or drinking too much.