4. Nausea and Vomiting: Bodily Responses to a Concussion
Post-concussive nausea and vomiting are less subtle signs of a concussion but are equally important. After a head injury, an individual might feel an intense wave of nausea, followed by the urge to vomit. These symptoms can be alarming and are the body’s physical response to the trauma.
Nausea is an unpleasant sensation in the stomach, often described as feeling queasy or experiencing an urge to vomit. Following a concussion, this feeling can be persistent and might be accompanied by an actual act of vomiting. Vomiting after a concussion isn’t merely an adverse side effect; it’s an indication that the brain is responding to the injury.
It’s important to note that while nausea and vomiting can occur independently from other conditions such as food poisoning or stomach flu, their occurrence after a head injury should not be dismissed. If someone experiences persistent nausea or vomits multiple times after a head injury, it’s a signal that they need immediate medical attention.(4)
