Knocked out at 13, big growth spurt after – coincidence or related?
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some honest opinions or medical insight.
When I was 13 (April 2024), I got into a fight and was knocked out. I hit the back of my head pretty hard (against a heater). I didn’t call an ambulance and I didn’t get checked by a doctor at the time.
A few days after, I felt “off” and like the world was kind of weird/unreal for a bit. About a year later, I started getting migraines with visual aura.
Around the same period, I also had a big growth spurt. I went from about (5,6)164–171 (5,7) cm to around 186 (6,1) cm within 1–2 years.
My doctor recently told me everything looks normal, but I still keep wondering:
Is it even possible that a head injury or concussion could affect growth (like through the pituitary gland/hormones)?
Or is it much more likely that this was just normal puberty timing and coincidence?
Also, could not getting checked right after the injury cause any long-term issues?
I’d really appreciate any insights or similar experiences. Thanks 🙏