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| name = Head injury | |||
| image = [[File:Head_wound_received_at_Antietam_1862.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A head wound received at the [[Battle of Antietam]] in 1862 | |||
| field = [[Neurosurgery]], [[Emergency medicine]] | |||
| synonyms = [[Traumatic brain injury]], [[Concussion]], [[Cranial injury]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Headache]], [[Confusion]], [[Dizziness]], [[Nausea]], [[Vomiting]], [[Loss of consciousness]] | |||
| complications = [[Seizures]], [[Cognitive impairment]], [[Chronic traumatic encephalopathy]] | |||
| onset = Immediate or delayed | |||
| duration = Varies | |||
| causes = [[Falls]], [[Motor vehicle collisions]], [[Assaults]], [[Sports injuries]] | |||
| risks = [[Alcohol consumption]], [[Not wearing a helmet]], [[High-risk activities]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[Neuroimaging]] ([[CT scan]], [[MRI]]) | |||
| differential = [[Stroke]], [[Meningitis]], [[Migraine]] | |||
| prevention = [[Helmet use]], [[Seat belts]], [[Fall prevention]] | |||
| treatment = [[Observation]], [[Surgery]], [[Rehabilitation]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on severity | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
== Head injury == | == Head injury == | ||
'''Head injury''' refers to any sort of injury to your [[brain]], [[skull]], or [[scalp]]. This can range from a mild bump or bruise to a traumatic brain injury. Common head injuries include [[concussion]], [[skull fracture]], and [[scalp wound]]. | '''Head injury''' refers to any sort of injury to your [[brain]], [[skull]], or [[scalp]]. This can range from a mild bump or bruise to a traumatic brain injury. Common head injuries include [[concussion]], [[skull fracture]], and [[scalp wound]]. | ||
[[File:A hole in his head - New Orleans Katrina Survivor.jpg|left|thumb|A hole in his head - New Orleans Katrina Survivor]] | |||
[[File:A hole in his head - New Orleans Katrina Survivor.jpg|thumb|A hole in his head - New Orleans Katrina Survivor]] | |||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Head injuries can be caused by [[traffic accidents]], [[home and work accidents]], [[falls]], and [[physical assault]]. They can also be caused by [[sports injuries]]. | Head injuries can be caused by [[traffic accidents]], [[home and work accidents]], [[falls]], and [[physical assault]]. They can also be caused by [[sports injuries]]. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
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Symptoms of a head injury can vary from mild to severe, depending on the severity of the injury. They can include [[headache]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[dizziness]], [[loss of balance]], [[confusion]], [[memory loss]], [[mood changes]], [[seizures]], and [[loss of consciousness]]. | Symptoms of a head injury can vary from mild to severe, depending on the severity of the injury. They can include [[headache]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[dizziness]], [[loss of balance]], [[confusion]], [[memory loss]], [[mood changes]], [[seizures]], and [[loss of consciousness]]. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of a head injury usually involves a [[physical examination]] and [[imaging tests]], such as [[CT scan]] or [[MRI]]. The doctor may also ask about the patient's [[medical history]] and the circumstances of the injury. | Diagnosis of a head injury usually involves a [[physical examination]] and [[imaging tests]], such as [[CT scan]] or [[MRI]]. The doctor may also ask about the patient's [[medical history]] and the circumstances of the injury. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for a head injury can include [[rest]], [[pain medication]], [[surgery]], [[physical therapy]], and [[rehabilitation]]. The treatment plan will depend on the severity of the injury and the patient's overall health. | Treatment for a head injury can include [[rest]], [[pain medication]], [[surgery]], [[physical therapy]], and [[rehabilitation]]. The treatment plan will depend on the severity of the injury and the patient's overall health. | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Prevention of head injuries can include wearing a [[helmet]] when participating in certain activities, using [[seat belts]] and [[child safety seats]] in cars, and making the home safe for children and older adults. | Prevention of head injuries can include wearing a [[helmet]] when participating in certain activities, using [[seat belts]] and [[child safety seats]] in cars, and making the home safe for children and older adults. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Traumatic brain injury]] | * [[Traumatic brain injury]] | ||
* [[Concussion]] | * [[Concussion]] | ||
* [[Skull fracture]] | * [[Skull fracture]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Injuries]] | [[Category:Injuries]] | ||
[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
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| Head injury | |
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| Synonyms | Traumatic brain injury, Concussion, Cranial injury |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Headache, Confusion, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of consciousness |
| Complications | Seizures, Cognitive impairment, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy |
| Onset | Immediate or delayed |
| Duration | Varies |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Falls, Motor vehicle collisions, Assaults, Sports injuries |
| Risks | Alcohol consumption, Not wearing a helmet, High-risk activities |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, Neuroimaging (CT scan, MRI) |
| Differential diagnosis | Stroke, Meningitis, Migraine |
| Prevention | Helmet use, Seat belts, Fall prevention |
| Treatment | Observation, Surgery, Rehabilitation |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on severity |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Head injury[edit]
Head injury refers to any sort of injury to your brain, skull, or scalp. This can range from a mild bump or bruise to a traumatic brain injury. Common head injuries include concussion, skull fracture, and scalp wound.
Causes[edit]
Head injuries can be caused by traffic accidents, home and work accidents, falls, and physical assault. They can also be caused by sports injuries.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of a head injury can vary from mild to severe, depending on the severity of the injury. They can include headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of balance, confusion, memory loss, mood changes, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of a head injury usually involves a physical examination and imaging tests, such as CT scan or MRI. The doctor may also ask about the patient's medical history and the circumstances of the injury.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for a head injury can include rest, pain medication, surgery, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. The treatment plan will depend on the severity of the injury and the patient's overall health.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention of head injuries can include wearing a helmet when participating in certain activities, using seat belts and child safety seats in cars, and making the home safe for children and older adults.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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