Accidents happen. Often, the smallest misstep can lead to a big fall or injury – but when is a head bump is just a little bruise, and when is it worth rushing to the emergency room? The fact is that you should never take a head injury too lightly – rather be safe than sorry.
If you have no other symptoms except a bit of pain where you hit your head, you should be ok. If you have the symptoms below, go and see your doctor.
A minor head injury usually reveals itself through a series of symptoms:
Headache
Slight dizziness or spinning sensation
Light-headedness
Confusion
Nausea
Ringing in the ears
If these symptoms get worse or are worse, it’s time to start seeking urgent medical attention. Let’s look at the symptoms of a serious head injury:
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
- Vomiting
- Trouble balancing
- Serious confusion
- Strange mood changes
- Very bad or on-going headache
- Feeling disorientated
- Loss of memory
- Struggling to focus your eyes
- Strange eye movements
- Losing muscle control
- Any water or fluid running from the ear or nose
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