Possible concussion? Advice/help

[PumpkinZulu]

This is pz df,

Lily wasn't feeling well this morning. She complained of a headache, and got up to get some water. She blacked out in the kitchen and hit her head on the handle of the pantry door. I was in the bathroom so I didn't realise at first.

She called out to me and I found her on the kitchen floor with a small cut on her forehead.

Now she is in bed, she is very drowsy, light hurts her eyes, she has a headache, she feels naseous, she felt like she wanted to throw up (no longer), she's pretty coherent but very drowsy.

I don't really know what to do, we haven't experienced concussion before. Do you think it's just shock, or a concussion? Obviously we'll go to the hospital if we have to, but lily would prefer not to.

Thank you in advance.
Ben.

[*Efjay*]

Hmmm I think you should take her in. Doesn't sound good.

[diannescruffy]

Oh the poor thing, the drowsiness worries me that is a sign of concussion. I would suggest taking her to your GP to get checked out. In the meantime don't let her fall asleep, keep talking to her.

Regards,
Dianne

[Beautiful Disaster]

Get her to a Dr or Hospital asap.

[feeb]

Take her to get checked as she is drowsy. Better to be safe than sorry.

Hugs to her xoxo

[Rainbow_Mumma]

oh Ben, poor Lily! From what i have experienced with concussion (which i admit isnt a lot) its best to let her rest but do NOT fall asleep (something to do with a head injury avoid sleep for a few hours) keep everything as dimmed as possible and plenty of fluids. Could you call the nurse on call people and just get an opinion of if they think medical attention is needed.

[Ahurani]

Mmm yes ben id go get her checked out. ESP if she is drowsy.

[*Beema*]

I would definitely take her in, there are a number of markers there for concussion and it would be best to get her checked out just in case

[PumpkinZulu]

She is still in bed, I've kept her awake by playing games on my iPhone. She says she is still drowsy although it is easier to stay awake. Should she have some Panadol. I think I will ask nurse on call too.

[~Kim~]

LILY!!!! get yourself seen too - it is important!!! Head knocks aren't just something you can put off....please either go to the doc or the hossy.

[PumpkinZulu]

Thanks ladies (punky back) We're on our way now, although I'm feeling much better after a lot of fluids and a bit of a lie down. Ouch though! Naww at DF for using BB haha.

[Rainbow_Mumma]

hope all is ok babe, see even a male knows when in need go to BB!

[diannescruffy]

Good luck hun, hope you are ok.

Regards,
Dianne

[Snowy Love]

Hope you're OK, glad Ben knows where to go for advice.

[Miss.September]

Love that Ben was on here. Lovely for him to do that for advice. I'd get checked out PZ. Fainting isn't a good sign to begin with, and adding a whack to the head on top of that too, not so great.

Hope you're okay, they'll probably tell you all is good, but best to get checked out anyway

[PumpkinZulu]

we're sitting in the ed now...benefits of living a 5 min walk from the hospy

[Rainbow_Mumma]

is that the hospital in sunshine the one up gordon st? they are fantastic in there when we lived down the road and lloyd broke his arm we only had to wait 20 mins

[PumpkinZulu]

Yeah gordon st, the western