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Bookmark or Share- Traumatic brain injury - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicTraumatic brain injury is usually caused by a blow or other traumatic injury to the head or body. The degree of damage can depend on several factors, including the nature of the injury and the force of impact. Common events causing traumatic brain injury include the following: Falls.
- Intracranial hematoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicA head injury, which can result in multiple intracerebral hematomas. A rupture of a bulging blood vessel, known as an aneurysm. Poorly connected arteries and veins from birth. High blood pressure. Tumors. Some diseases can cause sudden leakage of blood into the brain. Risk factors. Intracranial hematomas can be caused by a head injury.
- Traumatic brain injury - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicEmergency care for moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries focuses on making sure the person has enough oxygen and an adequate blood supply, maintaining blood pressure, and preventing any further injury to the head or neck. People with severe injuries may also have other injuries that need to be addressed.
- Concussion - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicYou or your child experiences a head injury, even if emergency care isn't required. Children and adolescents need to see a healthcare professional trained in evaluating and managing pediatric concussions. Seek emergency care for an adult or child who experiences a head injury and any of these symptoms: Repeated vomiting or nausea.
- Concussion - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicA computerized tomography (CT) scan of the head is the standard test in adults to assess the brain right after injury. A CT scan uses a series of X-rays to obtain cross-sectional images of the skull and brain.
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