Table of contents:
- Definition
- What is brain trauma?
- How common is brain trauma?
- Signs & symptoms
- What are the signs and symptoms of brain trauma?
- When should I see a doctor?
- Cause
- What causes brain trauma?
- Risk factors
- What increases my risk for brain trauma?
- Medicines & Medicines
- What are my treatment options for brain trauma?
- What are the usual tests for brain trauma?
- Home remedies
- What are some lifestyle changes or home remedies that can be used to treat brain trauma?
Definition
What is brain trauma?
Brain trauma is a condition that often occurs for a variety of reasons, including bleeding and severe shock to the brain. These traumas are classified according to the severity or type of trauma. In addition, trauma can also be classified according to the degree of fracture of the skull, injury to the brain, or location of internal bleeding.
Many people have had minor head trauma. However, head trauma that causes severe brain trauma can lead to complications, serious illness or even death.
How common is brain trauma?
Brain trauma generally occurs in people under the age of 35 and in the elderly. Incidence in men is twice as common as in women. You can reduce the risk factors for developing this condition. Contact your doctor for more information.
Signs & symptoms
What are the signs and symptoms of brain trauma?
Symptoms of brain trauma depend on the type and severity of the trauma. Symptoms can occur immediately or develop slowly. People with mild brain trauma may also lose consciousness temporarily.
Other associated symptoms include headache, behavioral disturbances, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and fatigue. Patients may also experience sleep and emotional disturbances, difficulty remembering, difficulty concentrating, paying attention, or thinking.
Moderate or severe brain trauma can result in severe headaches, vomiting, nausea, seizures, inability to wake up, mydriasis, and difficulty speaking. In addition, severe fatigue, paralysis, loss of coordination, confusion, restlessness, or agitation can also occur.
There may be symptoms not listed above. If you have concerns about a symptom, consult your doctor.
When should I see a doctor?
See a doctor if you experience trauma to your head and feel discomfort or changes in behavior. If you have experienced trauma recently, go to the hospital immediately.
Cause
What causes brain trauma?
Brain trauma can occur from a sudden impact on the head or when something hits the brain. Common causes are head injury, car accident, falling, being attacked or hit, or sports. It can also occur from a bullet to the head and other objects such as a knife or bone in the head.
Risk factors
What increases my risk for brain trauma?
Brain trauma is a condition that can occur due to several risk factors. More specifically, the following age groups are at higher risk:
- Children, especially babies to toddlers
- Young people especially between the ages of 15-24 years.
- Seniors aged 75 years and over.
Medicines & Medicines
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor.
What are my treatment options for brain trauma?
For cases of minor trauma, generally just observe and treat the symptoms (eg painkillers for headaches). Within the first 24 hours of trauma, the patient should be awakened every 2 hours to check for signs of secondary trauma. Taking sedatives and raising your head can help control symptoms.
When the pressure inside the skull and brain increases, the patient is monitored. If there is some bleeding or there is severe bleeding, surgery may be needed (example: craniotomy to remove blood clots). The process of cleaning open wounds and lesions is necessary to reduce the chance of infection.
What are the usual tests for brain trauma?
Brain trauma is a condition that can only be diagnosed by a doctor by conducting clinical examinations (especially through eye and pupil movements) and basic examinations (examination of breathing, circulation). This is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis. The Glasgow scale (with a range of 3-15) will be used to determine the severity of the head injury. A CT scan is performed to determine moderate and severe head injuries.
Home remedies
What are some lifestyle changes or home remedies that can be used to treat brain trauma?
Brain trauma is a condition that can be relieved by the following lifestyle and home remedies:
- Use safety equipment when doing activities on the road and in sports (for example, cycling, skateboarding, or playing extreme sports);
- Obey traffic rules;
- If a child has a brain injury in the family, ensure that the child is admitted to the hospital and monitored after a head injury, especially if the injury is serious;
- Do not consume alcohol when driving, to avoid traffic accidents.
If you have any questions, consult your doctor to understand the best solution for you.
