Head Injuries

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Head injuries are typically caused by trauma to the head and in many cases can be directly related to brain injury. Along with a possible injury to the brain, most head injury cases entail an injury to the skull or the scalp. Although most head injuries are very minor it is important to understand the symptoms related with a severe head injury in order to take the appropriate precautions with this type of injury. If you believe that you or someone else has suffered from a head injury you should ensure that you stabilize the head and neck due to the potential of spinal cord or brain injury. In many cases it can be difficult to fully understand the extent of the injury so it is very important to seek medical attention when a head injury is suspected.

Anatomical Features of the Head Region

Head Injury Symptoms

Unconsciousness
Headache
Slurred Speech
Ringing in the Ear
Confusion
Bleeding Ears
Bleeding Nose
Dizziness
Memory Loss
Balance Problems
Distorted Pupil Size
Nausea

Head Injury Treatment Tips

  • It is important to immediately seek medical attention to diagnose the full extent of the injury.
  • Until meeting with a doctor you should remove yourself from all physical activity.
  • To help relieve some of the pain and swelling you may take oral corticosteroids or NSAIDS.
  • Do not leave athletes unattended following a head injury.
  • If multiple head injuries occur, termination from that activity should be considered.
  • If at any point the individual is unconscious it is important to stabilize them and perform CPR.

Recent Head Injury Articles

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Long Term Effects of Concussions
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
A concussion is a traumatic head injury that can occur due to a mild or severe blow to the head. Often times, a head injury can appear mild. However, research indicates that there are serious, long-term effects of concussions. In addition, cumulative concussions from repeated head injuries have long-term consequences. Take a moment to gain a better understanding of the long term effects of concussions in this article.