I have nausea, stomach cramps, headaches, dizziness and I feel so light headed, what is wrong with me?
I few nights ago I awoke from my sleep with a suddenly severe nauseous feeling. I ran to the restroom, in case I was about to vomit, but since I have a huge phobia of vomiting, I kept trying to psych myself out from actually doing it. I started pacing back and forth from my room to the restroom, trying to tell myself not to puke, I was breathing in and out slowly and heavily, it truly was so traumatic for me that I woke my mom up telling her that something was wrong with me. She gave me some nauseous medication, it didnt really work, my nausea lasted throughout the day, I sat around the house laying down, not eating, trying to force myself to puke, nothing was working. The entire day was one big blur. I was going and out of sleep, my nausea was going up and down, I didnt eat a thing, I even had to go into work for only three hours and even that was torture. That night before I went to sleep, I thought I was feeling a bit better. My stomach pains had slightly diminished but were still there. I went to sleep and awoke again with another panic attack except this time worst probably because I was starved all day. I was delirious and disorientated, I started pacing around again, breathing heavily, the sick feeling in my stomach came back, I woke my mom again and begged her to take me to the ER. She took me, and while I felt my best when I was there mostly because they gave me some anti nausea medicine through the IV, they said they couldn't find anything in my blood work and urine test. The doctor didnt really explain to me what it could be though, he prescribed vicodin and some anti nausea medication and sent me on my way. When I got back, I spent my time on the couch, laying down, trying to recuperate. I slept a little bit, but it wasnt a deep sleep. I drank some 7 up, had some soup and some crackers and a banana. I still feel sick and it's 2 in the morning. I want to lay down and try to get some rest but when I try to, my heart rate starts to raise. Because of how the last two nights have gone, I am afraid of experiencing another panic attack. Someone please help me. What is going on with me? Do I have a stomach virus, a tapeworm? If I haven't eaten anything big in the past days, why do I still feel sick? I took some stool softeners and have gone to the restroom twice, but I still feel sick.
How much blood loss does it take to get you light headed?
People have about 10 pints of blood circulating in their systems; when we donate blood, we donate a pint, which is 10% of our total blood volume. This amount of blood loss won't have any negative effect on a healthy person and will be made up in about 30 days. You probably lost far less blood than it seemed. When we have nosebleeds (or any bleed, for that matter) it often appears as if we lost lots of blood, partly because of the visual shock of seeing all that bright red blood, and partly because the drips or stream of blood seems to saturate lots of tissue. In reality, nosebleeds seldom cause severe blood loss. I doubt that you lost anywhere near a pint of blood. Signs and symptoms of anemia include shortness of breath, feeling markedly dizzy or light-headed, pale coloring (especially of the lips, red part of the eyes, and other mucous membranes). For future reference, if a nosebleed won't stop after 20 to 30 minutes you should call a doctor. I really think you'll be fine.
Why do I get headaches so easily after sparring?
May be A bad question but are you wearing well fitting headgear? it is crucial! good protection will absorb hard flush shots and decrease the headaches. When I was first training, I had similar problems. The other answers on here hit the nail on the head Listen to your body!! if its absolutely unbearable DO NOT continue, but if it is something that gets better in time, and you have been cleared by a doctor just keep plugging away. the fact of the matter is your boxing...your facing a better opponent most often and they know how to hit hard, no matter how good you get if the sparring is good youll walk away hurting. I had jaw problems for like 6 weeks at one point, sore nose, headaches..its all part of it....I've never had a session I didn't hurt after...its just the name of the game man, this sport isnt for the faint hearted.hope this helps!
I hit my head on a wall and now feel dizzy. Could I have a concussion?
. The brain is free to move a little within the skull, and can thus be 'shaken' by a blow to the head. This shaking is called concussion.· Among the common causes of concussion are traffic incidents, sports injuries, falls, and blows received in fights.· Concussion produces widespread but temporary disturbance of normal brain activity. However, it is not usually associated with any lasting damage to the brain.· The casualty will suffer impaired consciousness, but this only lasts for a short time (usually only a few minutes) and is followed by a full recovery.·By definition, concussion can only be confidently diagnosed once the casualty has completely recovered.RECOGNITION Brief period of impaired consciousness following a blow to the head.· There may also be: Dizziness or nausea on recovery. Loss of memory of events at the time of, or immediately preceding the injury. Mild, generalised headache.TREATMENT. Check the casualties level of response using the AVPU code:A - is the casualty alert, eyes open and responding to questionsV - does the casualty respond to voice, obey simple commandsP - does the casualty respond to pain (e.g. eyes open or movement in response to being pinched)U - is the casualty unresponsive2.Regularly monitor and record vital signs - level of response, breathing and pulse. Even if the casualty appears to recover fully, watch them for any deterioration in their level of response.3.When the casualty has recovered, place them in the care of a responsible person. If a casualty has been injured on the sports field, never allow them to 'play on' without first obtaining medical advice.4. Advise the casualty to go the hospital, if following a blow to the head, they develop symptoms such as headache, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness or double vision.5. The Aim is To ensure the casualty recovers fully and safely.6. To place the casualty in the care of a responsible person. To obtain medical aid if necessary.7.Warning - If the casualty does not recover fully, or if there is a deteriorating level of response after an initial recovery, dial for an ambulance.8. Book the Ambulance through EMcare App or Call Helpline.From,EMcare TeamDOWNLOAD EMCARE APP.EMcare - Apps on Google PlayFollow us on-Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EMcareApp/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emcare...Website - https://emcarehealth.com/Default...
Constant headache in the back of my head?
I'm a 15 year old girl. I have a history of headaches. I've never told a doctor about them before. Around 2007 I would get small twinges of pain towards my temples. The pain would last for a few seconds then leave, the pain was severe enough to distract me from what I was doing. For a while those headaches came and went. I have for sure had the constant headaches in the back of my head for over a year. It feels like a constant pressure on the whole back of my head. Whenever I lie down my head feels numb. I switched my pillow (thinking my pillow was too hard) but whatever I lay my head on, causes it to go numb. I've had the pain for such a long time I tend to ignore it, but every now and then it becomes so severe I can't ignore it. Sometimes when I stand up after lying down I feel light headed and dizzy. (I'm not sure how this could relate to the head aches) But I've experienced a buzzing sound in my right ear 2 or 3 times. I have considered the possibility that these are tension headaches, but I'm not sure how to treat this. Whenever I tell my parents that I'm in pain they tell me to take and aspirin or eat because I may just be light headed from not eating. I'm not sure if this is more serious than a tension headache, and if it is, what is the next step I should I take. I appreciate any bit of advice. Thank you
I just hit my head and it's bleeding, what should I do?
Hmm...I would say you should probably go to the emergency room. With head injuries, there is always a risk of concussions. Signs of a concussion are: Bad headache, blurry vision, nausea, short term memory loss, and if your pupils remain dilated in bright light. If you are experiencing any of these, than you definitely need to go. Regardless of whether or not you decide to go, it is definitely not wise to go out with a head injury. There's always tomorrow :)
I fainted two days ago and my head hit on the cemented floor very hard and I had vomited a lot, and there is this bruises that make my head ache very painful. Can this cause me to severe losses of blood?
Vomiting and headache after a head injury?Hi there. I work in a care home. We sometimes get people who started out like you, despite being healthy beforehand. We have to take care of them until they die, because they can no longer take care of themselves. You don’t want that.Go to a doctor as soon as possible to make sure you get better.Concussion - Google SearchConcussion - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicCommon symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion. The amnesia usually involves forgetting the event that caused the concussion.Signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:Headache or a feeling of pressure in the headTemporary loss of consciousnessConfusion or feeling as if in a fogAmnesia surrounding the traumatic eventDizziness or "seeing stars"Ringing in the earsNauseaVomitingSlurred speechDelayed response to questionsAppearing dazedFatigueYou may have some symptoms of concussions immediately. Others may be delayed for hours or days after injury, such as:Concentration and memory complaintsIrritability and other personality changesSensitivity to light and noiseSleep disturbancesPsychological adjustment problems and depressionDisorders of taste and smellConcussion - WikipediaSubdural hematoma - Google SearchSubdural hematoma : MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaSubdural hematoma - Wikipedia
Can a pinched nerve cause dizziness?
Dizziness usually comes from an abnormal signal from the 8th cranial nerve, which innervates the vestibular apparatus. That apparatus includes the ‘semicircular canals’— tubes with liquid that moves when the head rotates in certain directions. The movement of liquid in those tubes causes small hairs to bend, sending signals to the brain that are interpreted to provide information about motion of the head and body.If an abnormal signal enters the brain from those nerves, the person may feel a sensation of dizziness, i.e. vertigo. Abnormal signals could come from compression of a nerve by tumor, damage to a nerve from trauma, infection of the nerve or infection of tissue that the nerve passes through, damage to the vestibular apparatus— or things that confuse the vestibular apparatus. For example, cold water injected deep into the ear canal will cause the liquid in the canals to move, giving a sense of vertigo (that can be very severe and uncomfortable). That test is one way to measure brainstem function in cases where brain death is suspected; if the brainstem is working, the eyes will move back and forth during the test, called ‘nystagmus’, as the brain tries to get the eyes to focus on a rotating visual field.Most people referring to ‘pinched nerves’ are thinking of peripheral nerves coming from the spine, or in an extremity. Pinching those nerves can cause pain so-severe that the person feels light-headed, or nauseated. But that would be different from the vertigo caused by cranial nerve problems.Finally, some people think of ‘dizziness’ not as vertigo, but rather as the feeling one gets before losing consciousness. Make certain when you say ‘dizziness’ that the doctor is on the same page.
My brain hurts when I try to remember something from past and I feel dizziness. What should I do?
This could be serious. How long ago did it start? How severe is the pain and for how long does it hurt? Have you had any recent trauma? Is the headache throbbing or constant? Do you get dizzy every time you attempt to recall information? Are there any other symptoms?Sometimes headaches can last for months or years after a concussion. Without any past pertinent history or any information at all, I can't conclusively make a diagnosis. It could be a number of things, and randomly naming them would do nothing but make you suspect the worst. I HIGHLY recommend you see a physician immediately. Of course, this could be nothing, but I assume you take your brain seriously. You might need a neurological exam, and/or other tests such as an MRI. Note: I am only a student and not a doctor, nor am I facilitating that I am. I am merely offering my personal opinion to the best of my knowledge.