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Head Injury
Head Injury
One of the deadliest forms of injury you can receive is a head injury due to the many complications they can incur. Head injuries affect the head and the rest of the body because damaged brain tissue can result in neurological issues that can linger for years if left unresolved. After receiving a head injury, it is important to get medical attention to diagnose the type of head wound that you have. You may require surgery, physical therapy, or other treatments to help you get back to normal. Learn more by speaking to dedicated health professionals. Call Icon Medical Centers today for additional information.
Skull Fracture
A break in the skull bone can cause severe problems resulting in brain damage, infection, leaking cerebrospinal fluid, bleeding, and seizures. Fractured skulls can take three to six months before they are completely healed. There are four main types of skull fractures, and they are depressed, linear, diastatic, and basilar.
Hematoma
Also known as bruises, hematomas are formed when a large blood vessel leaks into the neighboring tissue. This is what gives this injury the blue or black mark just beneath the surface of the skin. When trauma is very severe, hematomas are a possibility. However, typically they are not as serious as other injuries. When they occur in the brain and not the surface tissue of the face muscle, they must be treated to help recovery from debilitating trauma and internal bleeding.
Concussion
This type of traumatic brain injury reduces the cognitive function of your mind. Although temporary, concussions result in problems with memory, concentration, hand-eye motor coordination, and balance. They can result in headaches and make you lose consciousness. They are often caused by a blunt force impacting the skull or violent shaking that causes the head to snap back and forth.
Edema
Brain swelling is a form of edema that is caused by excess fluid buildup in the brain that can result in death if not treated. The skull has limited room, so when the brain swells, this creates an increase in intracranial pressure. Edema can happen in different areas of the brain and cut off the circulation of blood to brain tissue. This can also deprive the brain of oxygen and prevent necessary fluids from reaching the brain tissue. Brain cells can be permanently damaged or die as a result of edema.
Hemorrhage
When the brain has received a terrible injury that causes bleeding, this is called a hemorrhage. Blood vessels that rupture and cause profuse bleeding can result in long-term damage or death. There are three types of brain hemorrhages: venous, arterial, and capillary. This refers to the type of blood vessel that is bleeding. For example, arterial hemorrhaging comes from ruptured arteries within the brain. Intracerebral hemorrhaging can also cause blood clots that increase the pressure on the brain tissue. There can also be epidural hematomas that occur between the skull and the dura mater.
How Are Head Injuries Diagnosed?
Before you know what type of head injury you have, you must present the symptoms to the doctor and get an imaging scan. You may receive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a computed tomography scan (CT) to diagnose the type of imaging you have.
How Do Head Injuries Happen?
Head injuries can happen for a variety of reasons and are often the result of sports injuries. However, they can also occur at work due to job-related incidents, such as falling off a ladder. Slip and fall injuries are often the result of head injuries as well. They can happen when you are at a business, shopping center, or another’s premises and get injured due to poor property maintenance. Other injuries can happen due to the high impact of a car accident. Attacks and aggression can also cause a head injury if someone tries to harm you with a weapon or heavy object.
What Do I Do If I Have A Head Injury?
Once you have been injured, you should immediately get a doctor to check out your wounds. Head injuries are a serious threat to your health and should be treated immediately. This way, you can learn about what treatments are required to help you get back on your feet. Talk to a representative who can tell you about your healthcare options. When you are ready to speak to a knowledgeable representative, you can call Icon Medical Centers for additional guidance.
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