dull pressure all around head?

[daydreamer101]

Ever since i can remember ive been dealing with fatigue and a chronic dull headache. Then when typical reasons for headaches occur it gets much worse. The heat really gets me "beside myself" but recently i've been acting really wierd. from being happy to angry in a second, to forget what i was saying in mid sentance. Should i be worried?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Apologies for the delayed response, I was on vacation.

There are a variety of conditions that can lead to your symptoms.  I would first start with neurologic causes, which possibly may be related to your fall.  Imaging the brain can be done, starting with a CT scan or MRI.  These tests should be performed also in conjunction with a neurology referral.  

As for the fatigue, various blood tests can be done to exclude the more common causes.  These can include kidney and liver function tests, looking at the thyroid function, blood count, and vitamin B12 level.  

These options should be discussed with your personal physician, in conjunction with a neurologist.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin Pho, M.D.

KevinMD.com
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[daydreamer101]

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I'm also getting tongue-tied/screwing up sentances
Should I be worried about a possibility of a tumor?!

P.S. I'm seventeen, a few years ago i fell off a horse (I had a helmet on though), and if i should be concerned, where do i start (i mean, what doctors to see, etc) Thanks again!