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Nausea and Vomiting

The sudden onset of nausea and vomiting within the first two weeks of a head injury indicates possible bleeding within the skull. Bleeding complications are common during recovery from a head injury. Seek medical attention immediately.

It is also common for nausea and vomiting to result from swelling or bruising within the brain, as occurs in a concussion.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Pickett, Mary E. MD
Date Last Reviewed: 4/20/2006
Date Last Modified: 3/15/2006

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