Why Serious Head Injury?
A Severe Head Injury Can Result in Pressure Being Placed on the Brain Because of Bleeding, Blood Clots or a Build-up of Fluid. This Can Sometimes Lead to Brain...
A severe head injury can result in pressure being placed on the brain because of bleeding, blood clots or a build-up of fluid. This can sometimes lead to brain damage, which can be temporary or permanent.
What problems can head injuries cause?
Even after a minor head injury, brain function can be temporarily impaired and this is sometimes referred to as concussion. This can lead to difficulties such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, depression, irritability and memory problems.
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What is the most common complication of a head injury?
The most common short-term complications associated with TBIs include cognitive impairment, difficulties with sensory processing and communication, immediate seizures, hydrocephalus, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage, vascular or cranial nerve injuries, tinnitus, organ failure, and polytrauma.