Injury
Injury
Injury (/ˈɪndʒəri/), from the Latin injuria meaning "a wrong," is damage to the body. This can be caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and many other causes. Severe injury can lead to disability or even death.
Types of Injury
Injuries can be classified in various ways, including by:
- Physical trauma: This refers to a physical injury. A trauma patient often has multiple injuries.
- Psychological trauma: This refers to damage to a person's psychological well-being.
- Occupational injury: This is an injury or illness that occurs in the workplace.
- Sports injury: This is an injury that occurs during sports or exercise.
- Repetitive strain injury: This is an injury that occurs as a result of overusing the body or using it in an awkward way.
Causes
Injuries can be caused by a wide range of things, including:
- Accidents: These are unexpected events that cause harm.
- Violence: This includes physical attacks, sexual violence, and emotional abuse.
- Natural disasters: These can cause injuries through flooding, earthquakes, fires, and other events.
- Self-harm: This is when a person deliberately harms themselves.
Treatment
Treatment for injuries can vary widely depending on the type and severity of the injury. It may include:
- First aid: This is the initial care given to an injured person.
- Surgery: This may be necessary for serious injuries.
- Physical therapy: This can help a person recover from an injury and regain function.
- Psychological therapy: This can help a person cope with the emotional effects of an injury.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Injury
- Wikipedia's article - Injury
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