Head Injury, Age 4 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a headache after a head injury?
See significance of a headache if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have a severe headache?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had a moderate headache that has not improved within 24 hours after a recent head injury, but you do not have any other symptoms?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had a mild headache that has not improved within 4 days after a recent head injury?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had headaches on and off for 2 weeks or longer after a head injury?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: September 15, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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