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Worried about my mum
So, today my mum told me she had a really bad headache at the base of her skull. She's also very dizzy. I'm scared, she's scared. And there's nothing I can do. I don't want it to be so,etching serious like a brain tumor.... She has recently been exposed to Corbin dioxide, due to poor air quality where she works. Could that be what it's from? Any advice or just soothing words would be greatly appreciated.
I'm inly fourteen. She feels a lot better now. It's a very long story of how she got exposed to carbon dioxide...
I agree with nursegirl6572's comments but wanted to add to it...
The type of headache you described could be an occipital migraine or a stroke (which can present as a strong headache). So some simple tests you can do while waiting for medical help is the Stroke STAR test:
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE. (if only one side of the smile raises that can point to a possible stroke)
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. make me a bowl of Chicken Soup)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. (how evenly can they hold their arms? only being able to raise one is another indicator)
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
Best of luck
The type of headache you described could be an occipital migraine or a stroke (which can present as a strong headache). So some simple tests you can do while waiting for medical help is the Stroke STAR test:
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE. (if only one side of the smile raises that can point to a possible stroke)
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. make me a bowl of Chicken Soup)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. (how evenly can they hold their arms? only being able to raise one is another indicator)
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
Best of luck
How old are you hon?
How was she exposed to carbon monoxide at work? Yes, that would most definitely cause those kinds of symptoms. Your Mom may need to see a doctor, just to get checked out.
Are there any other adults around that you can talk to about your worries? Someone who could talk to your Mom about how she's feeling, and also maybe to let her know that you're worrying a lot?
How was she exposed to carbon monoxide at work? Yes, that would most definitely cause those kinds of symptoms. Your Mom may need to see a doctor, just to get checked out.
Are there any other adults around that you can talk to about your worries? Someone who could talk to your Mom about how she's feeling, and also maybe to let her know that you're worrying a lot?
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