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Head trauma.(Causes and Treatment)(Disease/Disorder overview)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
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What is head trauma?
Head trauma is an injury to the head when, for example, you fall and hit your head or something hits you in the head. Sometimes you may be hit hard enough that you have a concussion, which is an injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head. Minor (less serious) head trauma does not cause a concussion.
How does it occur?
Common causes of head injuries are car or motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and falls around the house.
What are the symptoms?
Even minor head trauma can be quite painful. The face and scalp are more sensitive than most of the other parts of the body. The head has a rich blood ...