Minor head injury advice
Date issued: July 2021
Review date: July 2023
Ref: D-366
PDF: Minor head injury advice final July 2021.pdf [pdf] 776KB
Injuries to your head
You have had a minor injury to your head and have been checked out at hospital.
Whilst you are okay to go home we would like someone to be with you for the next two days.
In the unlikely event that you start to feel unwell we would like you to follow this advice:
1. Keep a phone nearby so you can call for help if needed
2. Have plenty of rest and try not to get stressed
3. Take painkillers such as paracetamol that will help with headaches
4. Tell people that you have had a minor head injury and show them this leaflet
5. Don’t drink any alcohol until you feel better
6. Don’t return to work or drive a car until you feel better
7. Don’t play any sports where you could bump your head e.g. rugby for at least three weeks
Getting over your injury
Most people start to feel better after a few days or weeks. It is common to get these side effects:
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Headaches
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Feeling sick or dizzy
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Feeling tired and a bit grumpy
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Being tearful
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Sensitivity to light or noise
You can talk to you doctor about these.
Get emergency help if
It is important to go back to ED if you:
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Loose consciousness, can’t stay awake or have seizures
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Keep falling over or have problems walking
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Have problems speaking or understanding
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Have clear liquid or blood coming out of your ears or nose
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Blurred vision or severe headaches
