A closed head injury is a trauma in which the brain is injured as a
result of a blow to the head, or a sudden, violent motion that causes
the brain to knock against the skull. A closed head injury is different
from an open head injury, in that no object actually penetrates the
brain. Closed head injuries can be diffuse, meaning that they affect
cells and tissues throughout the brain; or focal, meaning that the
damage occurs in one area. Closed head injuries can range from mild to
severe.
Causes of Closed Head Injury
Common causes of closed
head injury include automobile accidents, assault, falls, work-related
accidents, and sports-related accidents.
Symptoms of Closed Head Injury
Symptoms
of severe closed head injury usually present themselves immediately,
while symptoms of mild head injury can show up days or even weeks after
an injury. Symptoms include:
* Loss of consciousness
* Dilated pupils
* Respiratory issues
* Convulsions
* Headache
* Dizziness
* Nausea and vomiting
* Cerebrospinal fluid leaking from nose or ears
* Speech and language problems
* Vision issues
* Emotional and behavioral changes
Prognosis of Closed Head Injury
Degree
and rate of recovery is highly dependent upon individual circumstances.
The amount of time spent unconscious or in a coma, as well as how much
of normal activity is recovered within the first month, are good
indicators of long-term recovery.
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