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Description of Head injury

IntroductionAccording to dictionary definition  Often, the injury is minor because your skull is hard and it protects your brain. Other head injuries can be more severe, such as a skull fracture, concussion, or traumatic brain injury.

Head injuries can be open or closed. A closed injury does not break through the skull. With an open, or penetrating, injury, an object pierces the skull and enters the brain. Closed injuries are not always less severe than open injuries.  Causes and Risk Factors  According to dictionary definition  Some common causes of head injuries are:1. Falls2. Motor vehicle accidents3. Violence4. Sports injuries  Signs and SymptomsAccording to dictionary definition  It is important to know the warning signs of a moderate or severe head injury. Get help immediately if the injured person has:1. A headache that gets worse or does not go away2. Repeated vomiting or nausea3. Convulsions or seizures4. An inability to wake up5. Dilated (enlarged) pupil in one or both eyes6. Slurred speech7. Weakness or numbness in the arms or legs8. Loss of coordination9. Increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation  InvestigationsAccording to dictionary definition  Doctors use a neurologic exam and imaging tests to make a diagnosis.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke