What causes numbness in head after an accident?
Patient: My partner is working away and he had an accident about 5pm tonight, he got his head stuck in between a lifter and a bar, he never lowered the lifter enough and tried to duck under but got his neck stuck. He doesn t have a headache and no sickness but he does have a bit of numbness bug is saying he s ok, i want to drive to be there because he s on his own in the hotel but he insists he s fine, I m worried sick, we have a little girl who s asleep now and she s home with me...song is what to do, I really wanted to go to London but he insisted he s fine. Doctor: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Numbness in Head after an accident is due to Nerves getting injured directly or getting compressed due to edema The following symptoms following Head injury require evaluation by a Neurosurgeon1. Loss of Consciousness2. Fits 3. Headache 4. Vomiting 5. Dizziness6. Giddiness7. Double Vision 8. Blurring of Vision 9. Numbness10. Weakness 11. Bleeding from Nose 12. Bleeding from Ears13. Bleeding from throatIf the numbness persists, ask him to consult a doctor immediately Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care.