Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh

Your Guide To Head Injury And Treatment By Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh

Head injury encompasses any harm to the scalp, skull, or brain resulting from trauma, with the severity ranging from a mild bump to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Common examples include scalp wounds, concussions, and skull fractures. Symptoms of head injuries vary based on their severity and type. While minor head injuries may occur during physical activities, they should never be disregarded due to their potential danger. Without proper treatment, head injuries can result in permanent disability, cognitive impairment, and even fatality.

Learn more about head injuries from Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh, a renowned neurologist in Aligarh, as he explains their complexities for better understanding.

What Are The Major Types of Head Injuries?

There are several types of head injuries, namely:

Concussion

This is the most common type of head injury caused due to a severe impact on your head, injuring your brain.
This can happen due to a direct blow to the brain or any forceful effect elsewhere in the body that can jar your brain.

Contusion

This type of brain Injury can damage the blood vessels supplying the brain, causing a typical bruise.
It can lead to severe swelling and bleeding.

Scalp Wounds

This could be in the form of lacerations or hemorrhages that may cause uncontrolled bleeding within your brain tissue.

Intracranial Hematoma

An abnormal collection of blood results in a clot within the brain.
This leads to an increase in the pressure buildup inside your skull, resulting in permanent brain damage if not treated on time.

Skull Fracture

A skull fracture is any break in the cranial bones with a robust and forceful impact.

Edema

This type of head injury causes edema, or swelling, leading to pressure buildup within your brain, causing it to press against your skull.

Diffuse Axonal Injury

This type of head injury occurs due to damage to the brain cells and tissues.
This results in the loss of brain function; thus, this is considered the most dangerous form of head injury, leading to permanent damage and even death.

What Are The Symptoms of a Head Injury?

Symptoms of a head injury vary according to the severity of the injury.

Symptoms For Mild Injury

Headache
Nausea
Lightheadedness
Mild confusion
Vertigo (dizziness with mild spinning sensation)
Tinnitus (temporary ringing in the ears)
Mild bleeding
Bruising
Sensitivity to light or noise

Symptoms For Moderate Injury

Vomiting
Poor balance or coordination
Disorientation
Inability to focus your eyes
Abnormal eye movement
Poor or loss of muscle control
Memory loss
Mood changes

Symptoms For Severe Injury

Seizures
Clear fluid discharge from the ear or the nose
Difficulty staying alert
Problems with vision, taste, and smell
Difficulty speaking
Loss of consciousness

What Are The Treatment Options For Head Injuries?

The treatment for head injuries depends on the severity of the injury. Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh, with years of extensive experience and expertise, offers the following treatment options:

For Minor Injuries

Cold packs to reduce edema
Painkillers relieve pain; however, avoid NSAIDs like aspirin that may worsen the bleeding even more.
Rest
Adequate sleep
Refraining from strenuous physical activity

Careful monitoring of the symptoms is essential to determine when to seek medical help. Consult Dr. Kaushal Deep Singh if your symptoms persist or worsen even after home care. Dr. Singh’s expertise in surgical intervention for head injuries can help alleviate painful symptoms and improve your quality of life.

For Major Injuries

Medications
- Anti-seizure drugs to reduce your risk of seizures
- Diuretics help to excrete more bodily fluids, thereby relieving pressure from the brain and skull.
Surgery
- Surgical intervention helps remove the hematoma, repair the skull, and release some pressure in your skull.

FAQs

Head injuries can be caused due to direct blows from accidents, falls, and physical assault. However, head injury can also occur due to violent jerks and shaking.

Your doctor can diagnose a head injury through a physical exam using the Glasgow Coma Scale, CT scan, MRI scan etc.

By wearing a seatbelt while sitting in a vehicle, riding a bike or a cycle, following safety precautions carefully during contact sports, one can prevent head injury.

The most short-term complications of head injury can be cognitive impairment, seizures, CSF leakage, poor sensory processing and communication, cranial nerve injury, tinnitus, organ failure etc.

Diffuse axonal injury is considered to be the most dangerous head injury that causes swelling in your brain, leading to permanent damage and even death.

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