Head injury refers to damage to the brain or skull caused by external force, such as a fall, traffic accident, or direct impact to the head. At Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital, patients with suspected head injury are evaluated promptly, and treatment is provided according to injury severity and clinical findings.
What it is
Head injury includes a wide range of conditions, from mild concussion to severe traumatic brain injury. Symptoms may appear immediately or develop gradually after injury, making careful observation and appropriate imaging important.
Conditions treated
- Traumatic intracranial hematoma: bleeding inside the skull following head trauma
- Skull fracture: fracture of the cranial bone caused by external impact
- Chronic subdural hematoma: slow accumulation of blood beneath the dura mater, often seen in older adults
- Concussion and mild traumatic brain injury
Imaging studies such as CT are used to assess the presence of bleeding, fractures, and brain swelling.
Evaluation and treatment
Patients with head injury are assessed based on neurological status, mechanism of injury, and imaging findings. Treatment ranges from observation and medical management to urgent neurosurgical intervention.
- Rapid neurological assessment and brain imaging
- Monitoring for changes in consciousness or neurological status
- Surgical treatment when bleeding or increased intracranial pressure is identified
When to call ER
Contact the Emergency Department immediately if any of the following occur after a head injury:
- Loss of consciousness or worsening drowsiness
- Repeated vomiting or severe headache
- Confusion, memory disturbance, or unusual behavior
- Weakness, numbness, or seizures
- Head injury in older adults or patients taking anticoagulant medication
Appointment
Emergency cases are accepted through the Emergency Department. For follow-up or non-urgent consultation, appointments are recommended.
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