I have a headache and I feel dizzy.
'Stordito' = stor-DEE-toh. 'Mal di testa' = mahl dee TES-tah.
Tell paramedics or emergency room staff immediately after an accident. Headache and dizziness can indicate concussion (commozione cerebrale) — a medical emergency.
'Stordito/a' (dizzy/stunned) and 'mal di testa' (headache) are key symptoms of concussion. Italian emergency medicine guidelines recommend a CT scan for any accident victim with head pain — always report these symptoms even if mild.
Ho sbattuto la testa contro il finestrino.
I hit my head against the window.
Specifies the mechanism of head injury — relevant for medical assessment.
Mi gira la testa.
My head is spinning.
'Mi gira la testa' = I feel dizzy — very common Italian expression.
Ho perso conoscenza per qualche secondo.
I lost consciousness for a few seconds.
Loss of consciousness = definite concussion — immediate CT scan required.
Italian A&E departments (Pronto Soccorso) are required to issue a medical certificate (referto medico) for all accident-related injuries. This document is essential for insurance claims and legal proceedings — request one even for minor symptoms.