If you suffer a car crash, you might think a headache is the least of your worries. You might not give it a second thought, assuming it is just down to the stress of the situation, because you’ve been so busy you’ve not got around to drinking anything or because you banged your head a little in the crash.
While your headache might not be anything to worry about, you cannot know that, and assuming it will disappear is not a risk you can afford to take.
Headaches could be a sign of a traumatic brain injury
If you have ever had a concussion, then you have had a brain injury. Yet concussions are at the minor end of the scale, usually clearing up on their own. A headache could indicate a concussion, or it could indicate a much more serious and long-lasting traumatic brain injury (TBI).
If the headaches keep returning then it is an even clearer sign that a TBI may have occurred. Just dosing yourself up with painkillers might make the pain go away, but it is not going to solve the issue long term. What you need is to see a doctor. They can look and carry out tests to determine if it is just a headache or if you have a TBI.
As a TBI could potentially have a huge negative effect on your life it is important to understand what you are dealing with as soon as possible. A doctor will also be able to provide a medical report that will be crucial if you wish to claim compensation for the injuries you suffered and the effect they have on your life and the costs they cause you. Learning more about the steps to take will be wise.
