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How does head trauma cause immediate loss of consciousness?
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When there's brain injury, the brain will swell, and the blood vessels will leak. which causes increase in the blood and cerebral blood flow to the brain, but as the brain is accommodated inside the skull and it can't be expanded, this will increase the pressure inside, the intracranial pressure, which will interfere with the blood flow to the brain, decreasing it and causing loss of consciousness
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Can head trauma cause a meningioma?
can blunt force trauma causemeningiomas
What can cause a head trauma?
Anything that can hit your head with enough force.
Head trauma victims should do what?
Head trauma victims should be observed for headaches, nausea, vomiting, and changes in level of consciousness, and if any change they should attend the nearest Hospital immediately for investigation and further management
Can head trauma cause bipolar disorder?
Extremely doubtful, unless the trauma produced anxiety or insecurity, which are bipolar triggers.
What is the leading cause of anosmia in adults?
Anosmia occurs in about 10% of head trauma injuries, and head trauma is a leading cause of anosmia in young adults. In older adults, the disorder is generally caused by viral infection.
What is head trauma?
Head trauma is when you injure your head. It happens when hard force is applied to your head.
Can loss of consciousness lead to loss of memory?
It depends upon whether they hit their head or not. A bump to the head can cause memory loss. Another cause of memory loss is stress or anxiety.
What are lumps on the back of the head that cause constant pain and sharp shooting pains in back of the head if you've had this problem for over 2 years and now also have dizziness and balance problem?
Lumps on the back of the head could be from many things. A trauma to the head for instance can cause bumps. Head trauma should not be played around with. There could be something seriously wrong and without certain tests, you may not really know for sure. If no trauma was done, It would be best to still get checked out by a doctor. Pain in the head, dizziness and balance problems could be something serious.
What is acquired childhood aphasia?
Acquired is due to an identifiable cause (e.g., trauma, brain bleed, head injury, etc). Developmental is inborn and there is no identifiable cause to the aphasia.
I fell didn't trip I just fell and I hit my head on the stairs. I didn't lose consciousness but I didn't remember what happened and I couldn't see at all after it happened. Whats the cause of this?
A hard knock can cause a short memory lapse. Shock can also make a person forget details about an event but someone can recollect after a while. A concussion or a temporary brain trauma is responsible for the memory lapses.
What to look for in a person with a head injury?
Head injuries can be mild to severe. Sometimes a blow to the head does not have to be that hard to cause surprising damage. Obviously loss of consciousness is extremely important. If there was any period of unconsciousness, the person needs medical attention even if they seem to be feeling fine afterward. There could be a small internal bleed in the brain that slowly leaks and may not show symptoms of trauma for a considerable period of time after the injury occurred. Concussions and bleeds are possible any time a person is struck in the head, ranging in seriousness. A person does not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. Lethargy, confusion, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, vision problems including double vision and blurred vision, pupil dilation or unequal pupils are all definite signs the person needs immediate medical attention. Angie RN
Does head trauma require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Head trauma devices may need to be used because of myasthenia gravis
