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Clear advice should be given to any patient sent home after head injury (and to the adult who is to keep an eye on the situation) to call the GP or for the patient to be taken to the A/E dept if any of the following develop:
Patient Advice:
A doctor or nurse practitioner has examined you and considers you fit to go home. However, for the first 24 hours at home you should have a responsible adult with you who has read this information sheet. Most head injuries do not lead to serious complications. However, if you experience any of the following symptoms, you should go immediately to the nearest hospital which has an emergency department.
What you should not worry about It is normal after a head injury to experience the following symptoms over the next few days. These symptoms should disappear over the following two weeks.
However if you are concerned about any of these symptoms then you should see your doctor.
General Advice
If you follow this advice you should get better more quickly and it may relieve some of your symptoms.
Long-term problems
Most patients recover quickly from their accident and experience no long-term problems. However, if you:
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