What to Look for in Closed Head Injuries

You do not need to suffer a loss of consciousness to have a serious brain injury. Experienced personal injury lawyers who handle traumatic brain injury cases understand that it is the Sequelae of the brain injury that is more important than the initial insult or injury to the brain. Here are some things to look for:

First and most important, if you even suspect a closed head injury or traumatic brain injury, call your doctor immediately. Some indications of closed head traumatic brain injury include: Any loss of consciousness; changes in memory, concentration and attention. Your pupils should be equal in size and react equally to light. Eyes should move together. If the pupils are not equal or yes act independently, notify your doctor. You may have a closed head injury .

Headaches are not unusual after a closed head injury. Aspirin or similar medications are good to use. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE SHOULD BE GIVEN TYLENOL (or Tylenol substitute) NOT ASPIRIN. DO NOT ask your doctor for, and do not take strong medicines since they might hide or cover important symptoms of a closed head injury.

Look for changes in behavior, eating or walking habits that might signal a traumatic brain injury.

Nausea or vomiting is not uncommon after a closed head injury. However, if you have more than 2 episodes of vomiting, call your doctor.

Drowsiness or slight dizziness is not unusual with a traumatic brain injury.

Notify your doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms occur:

• Projectile vomiting that is NOT preceded by "feeling sick;
• If you are unable to walk or have excessive, unusual drowsiness;
• Any bleeding or fluid discharge from ears or nose;
• High fever, especially in a small child;