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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to a brain injury that is caused by an outside force. TBI can be caused by a forceful bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, or from an object entering the brain. More @Wikipedia
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- Concussion - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicIt's important for anyone who has a head injury to be evaluated by a healthcare professional, even if emergency care isn't required. If your child has received a head injury that concerns you, call your child's healthcare professional right away.
- Head trauma: First aid - Mayo ClinicTo give first aid to a person who has head trauma, call 911 or your local emergency number. Any of the following symptoms may indicate a serious head injury: Adults
- Concussion - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicA concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Effects are often short term and can include headaches and trouble with concentration, memory, balance, mood and sleep. Concussions usually are caused by an impact to the head or body that is associated with a change in brain function.
- When a bump on the head is a serious injury - Mayo ClinicHead trauma from play or sports is a common concern for parents, but rarely does a bump on the head result in serious injury. The forehead and scalp have a large blood supply. Injury to these areas often results in bleeding under the skin.
- Persistent post-concussive symptoms (Post-concussion syndrome ...A mild traumatic brain injury is known as a concussion. A concussion may be caused by a fall, car accident or contact sports injury. Other causes include violent shaking and movement of the head or body.
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