The Signs And Symptoms Of A Head Injury

You’ve taken a blow to the head during an accident – perhaps during a car accident, a slip and fall accident, or a work accident. How are you supposed to tell the difference between a mere bump on the head and a more serious injury, such as a concussion or traumatic head injury? While many people are under the false impression that a serious head injury requires the injury victim to lose consciousness, that is not the case. In fact, it can be difficult and sometimes impossible to know the severity of a head injury without consulting with a medical professional.

However, it can be helpful to be familiar with the most common signs and symptoms of a head injury that requires medical attention:

• Feeling confused or dazed.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Lack of balance.
• Sensitivity to light and sound.
• Fatigue and oversleeping.
• Insomnia and trouble sleeping.
• Changes in mood or behavior.
• Loss of consciousness.
• Depression and anxiety.
• Blurred vision or double vision.
• An odd taste in your mouth.
• Ringing in your ears.
• Trouble concentrating.
• Headache.
• Seizures.
• Slurred speech.
• Pupil dilation.

It is important to note that these signs and symptoms of a head injury may not appear for hours or days after an accident. It is also important to note that you could suffer a brain injury and not display any of the above symptoms. For these reasons and for general safety reasons, it is always a good idea to go to the doctor after a head injury. In addition, those involved in sports or other high-impact activities should be careful to avoid situations in which a second head injury could occur for several weeks or months after their accident.

Head injuries can devastating – and even mild head injuries can lead to chronic health problems and cognitive issues. If you have suffered a head injury in an accident, contact a Texas head injury attorney today.