13th August 2024

A 20-year-old female university student presents to A&E with a headache and dizziness

A 20-year-old female university student presents to A&E with a headache and dizziness. The previous evening she knocked heads with a friend whilst playing rugby. She says she felt alright immediately after the injury, however today she feels very tired and disoriented. She did not lose consciousness during the episode and has no injuries, lacerations or bruising. She can remember the events that occurred yesterday well. She has no fevers, limb weakness or photophobia. Her neurological examination is normal.

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