Possible concussion with a brain bleed.

[tippyunhappy]

I am on coumadin and fell on my head on a carpet yesterday. I woke up with a headache could I have a concussion with a possible brain bleed? What do you suggest I do?

[caregiver222]

It is always better to be safe than to be sure.  The CT was appropriate or they would not have done the procedure. The modern machines provide a diagnostic tool that was unavailable until recently to definitively know if problems such as bleeds exist. I'm happy that there was no problem.

[tippyunhappy]

Thank you. I listened and went to the emergency room and had a cat scan since I have a pacemakee they could not do an MRI. No brain bleed thank goodness.

[caregiver222]

You need to go to an ER and you want an MRA. Go to the ER immediately regardless of whether the headache is large or small. This is a necessity. Brain bleeds are common after a head impact for someone on coumadin. If the condition is promptly evaluated and treated they may be no long-lasting consequences. The fact the headach may have stopped does not mean you do not need an evaluation. This must be at an ER.

[JGF25]

You should get it checked out since you are on a blood thinner.  If you have a mild headache, then try to get into your GP today.  If it is a really bad headache, then I would just go straight to the ER.  Better to err on the side of caution.