Signs of a Head Injury

Receiving a blow to the head can potentially be very dangerous. Injuries to the brain are particularly dangerous because they can sometimes go undetected. A head injury involves trauma to any area of the head including the scalp, skull or brain.  In the United States, 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur annually, causing 52,000 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Here are a few signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury:

• Worsening headache. Experiencing a headache after a head injury is normal. If you notice the headache getting progressively worse, it’s a sign that you might have a serious brain injury and should seek medical attention immediately.

• Nausea/vomiting. Usually vomiting follows an impact to the head. However, if you notice that you experience repeated vomiting with or without nausea, it’s probably a sign you have a serious head injury.

• Vision problems and slurred speech. Experiencing double vision, blurred vision or any other vision problem is an indication that you have a serous brain injury. Unequal pupil size is also a dangerous sign and requires immediate medical attention. In addition, slurred, incoherent speech is also a huge red flag.

• Difficulty awakening or drowsiness.  Generally people who have sustained some form of head injury sleep more than usual. If it becomes a challenge waking up someone that has experienced a blow to the head or they have persistent drowsiness, this could indicate a serious problem.

• Seizures.  Experiencing seizures or convulsions after head trauma is dangerous. This is especially true for someone who doesn’t have a history of seizures.

• Numbness or weakness. It’s not uncommon for serious head injuries to cause abnormalities in the extremities (arms and legs). This may include weakness, poor coordination or numbness.

• Change in behavior. Irritability, aggression, hostility, agitation or restlessness could be an indication of a serious brain injury.

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