In the Shower

[Deirdre16]

I have my period, but I donated blood yetsurday and then i toke a hot shower and hit my head passing out in the shower.  My mom tried to help me get up, but I kept falling down three times.  They toke me to the hospital, but my head still hurts today.  What should I do?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This feeling of passing out can be due to head trauma which you had in the bathroom. Since you had lost consciousness, it makes sense to get a CT scan of the head done to rule out any subdural hematoma. Symptoms of subdural hemorrhage have a slower onset than those of epidural hemorrhages because the lower pressure veins bleed more slowly than arteries. Thus, signs and symptoms may show up within 24 hours but can be delayed as much as 2 weeks.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Smiley710]

go back to the Doctor ,explained what happened and get some help,drink lots of water,get plenty of rest,and drink alot of orange Juice and Grape juice.

[RockRose]

Concussions can take a long time to heal,  Deirdre.  Your head will probably hurt for several more days,  and you can expect to have some confusion and maybe odd behaviors.

Did the doc in the hospital give you a list of things to expect,  and things to look out for?

Best wishes.