2024年8月21日 · There are lots of different types (and severities) of head injuries. Head injuries can cause serious, potentially life-threatening complications. Don’t ignore symptoms like severe headaches, bleeding or a stiff neck — especially if you’ve experienced a sports injury or trauma.

Read about head injuries and concussion, what symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical advice or treatment and how to care for a minor head injury.

2025年3月10日 · What do I need to know about a head injury? A head injury can include your scalp, face, skull, or brain and range from mild to severe. Effects can appear immediately after the injury or develop later. The effects may last a short time or be permanent. Healthcare providers may want to check your recovery over time.

A head injury can be a minor accident or a life-threatening emergency. Some could be as simple as a bruise on the scalp that will heal in days with no long-term effects. Others could be traumatic brain injuries that cause permanent changes to personality and functioning.

Read about the cause and symptoms of a head injury (Traumatic Brain Injury) such as trauma, fractures, bleeding in the brain, hematoma, and closed head injuries. Treatment depends on the type of head injury. Long-term recovery times and types should be considered.

2023年5月18日 · This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed

2024年12月24日 · Head injury can be defined as any alteration in mental or physical functioning related to a blow to the head. Loss of consciousness does not need to occur.

2023年5月30日 · People with a head injury may need investigation for the causes of the injury or to manage contributing factors. People with head injury may also have persisting problems in the weeks and months after discharge including physical, sensory, motor, cognitive, emotional, and hormonal changes.

2024年8月8日 · Some common causes of head injuries are falls, motor vehicle accidents, violence, and sports injuries. It is important to know the warning signs of a moderate or severe head injury. Get help immediately if the injured person has:

Look for signs of severe head injury which may include presence of focal neurological deficit, signs of increased intracranial pressure or signs of basal skull fracture; The initial aim of management of a child with a serious head injury is prevention of secondary brain damage