About Head Injury Symptoms & Treatment in NJ

 

What is a head injury?

Any head trauma that causes damage to the scalp, skull, or brain is classified as a head injury. This means that a wide variety of injuries fall under this classification, from a simple bump on the head to a much more serious brain injury. Symptoms of a serious head injury include:

• Loss of consciousness or drowsiness

• Change in the size of pupils or unequal pupil size

• Irritability

• Vomiting

• Severe headache

• Memory loss

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What causes a head injury?

A head injury is caused by direct force to the head. In car accidents, head injuries are often obtained when a person’s head hits the windshield or dashboard.

How is a head injury diagnosed?

A neurologist will first ask you questions about your accident and how your head was injured. Generally, an MRI will be performed to give the doctor a better indication of how severely you are injured.

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How do you treat a head injury?

Head injury treatment varies widely depending on the severity of the injury. In instances of mild to moderate head injury, no treatment is required beyond pain management and monitoring for complications. In cases of more serious head injury, it may be necessary to discuss surgical options.

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What is the recovery time for a head injury?

Your recovery time depends on a number of factors, including your age, the severity of your fracture, and your health. In most cases of mild head injury, you should be able to return to your level of normal activity in about two weeks.

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Sall Myers Medical Associates is your one stop treatment facility and will provide for all your car accident or personal injury needs. We provide evaluations and treatments for all types of injuries throughout Northern New Jersey. In some instances, same day appointments are available upon request with evaluation and treatment reports available in 48 hours or less.

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If you’ve been in a car accident in New Jersey and need treatment for a head injury, please call us at 866-609-4448 or fill out our contact form for a consultation.