What are signs of a severe head injury?

Answer 1

you would have a head ache for 2 days and would not feel like doing a lot of activities you would also mess up talking and say different things than you would want to you should go to the doctor right away!!

Answer 2

Simple contusions, bruises and the like cause: * Pain, local at the wound site, and sometimes a headache. * Symptoms of whiplash, as the back, notably the cervical spine, usually takes a hit. * A bump or bruise is to be expected. Symptoms of a concussion include: * Some, none or all of the above plus.... * Unconsicousness, either at the time of the injury, later, or both. * Nausea * Vomiting * Blurred vision * Unequal dialtion of pupils * Short term memory impairment. * Increased confusions ("where am I?") * Perserveration (repeating the same question over and over). * Dizziness or vertigo * Tinnitus or ringing in the ears Note that any combination of these signs indicates the need for a professional assessment. Symptoms of a Skull Fracture include: * Some, none or All of the above plus... * Visible breakage of the skull, or visibility of structures beneath the skull * Bleeding or leaking of a clear liquid from the ears, eyes, nose, or at the injury location. * Depressions in the skull at or near point of impact, or opposite the point of impact (contre coup injuries) Any suspicion of skull fracture needs to be transported to the ER at once.

Answer 3

Look for and assess the following:

1. Obvious signs of trauma to the head.
2. Unconsciousness.
3. Dizziness
4. Disorientation and fatigue
5. retrograde amnesia
6. anxiety
7. paralysis or lack of coordination
8. unequal pupils
9. Slow or no pupillary response
10. Shock
11. Headaches
12. nausea and vomiting

Answer 4

Concussion,headache,internal brain bleeding,bruised brain

Answer 5

If the head gets bumped or the person runs into something the will start to be sleepy or they would pass out

Bleeding, loss of conciousness or disorientation, death

Answer 6

A head injury can cause headaches, loss of consciousness, blurred vision and dizziness.

Answer 7

Sometimes people get sleepy after the injury

Answer 8

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