Amanda Rallings

When can normal activity resume? This will depend on the seriousness of the injury. Be sure to wait until all symptoms are gone. After a mild concussion, some people can resume normal activity almost immediately. Ask a doctor how long to wait after symptoms are gone. POTENTIAL DEFICITS Physical Impairments Physical Impairments Speech, vision and … Read more

Most injuries can be prevented by sitting quietly at home – but people don’t want to live their lives that way. But a few simple steps can drastically reduce the risk: Don’t drink and drive. Wear a helmet when biking, inline skating or snowboarding. Wear a seat belt in the car and make sure children … Read more

Many mild concussions don’t require more than rest and monitoring. Someone else should watch for signs of more serious injury, though. Sometimes the symptoms of a serious concussion, a contusion or hematoma may not show up for days. Monitor when the patient does not appear to have any signs of serious injury. Make sure the … Read more

Symptoms can range from none to mild pain at the site of the injury, bleeding or lack of consciousness. Indications that the injury needs medical attention include: Loss of consciousness. Continued headaches, and headaches that get worse. Nausea and vomiting, particularly in adults. Seizures. Confusion. Loss of memory of events surrounding injury. Drowsiness or lack … Read more

The four main types of head injuries are: Concussion: a mild brain injury that is usually temporary. Contusion: a bruise on the brain. Fracture: broken skull bones. Hematoma: a blood clot caused by a blow to the brain. The head and brain can be injured whether or not the skull is actually damaged. A hard … Read more

Car accidents are a major cause of serious head injury. Other causes are falls, sports and assaults. You don’t have to be hit on the top of the head – a blow to the jaw or side of the head can also cause a brain injury. People who have had previous head injuries are believed … Read more