Trauma and Injury

Head Injury

Head injury is a serious medical condition caused by trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain due to accidents, falls, sports injuries, or violence. Head injuries can range from mild concussion to severe brain injury requiring emergency surgery. Immediate medical evaluation is very important to prevent brain damage and life-threatening complications.

Our trauma and neurosurgery team provides emergency care, brain injury management, surgery, and rehabilitation for all types of head injuries.

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Types of Head Injury

1. Concussion (Mild Head Injury)

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or sudden movement of the head.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Temporary loss of consciousness
• Blurred vision
• Memory problems
• Sensitivity to light or noise

Treatment

• Rest and observation
• Pain management
• Avoid screen time and physical activity
• Follow-up neurological checkup

Most concussions recover with proper rest and monitoring.

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2. Skull Fracture

A skull fracture occurs when the skull bone breaks due to severe head trauma such as road accidents or falls from height.

Symptoms

• Severe headache
• Bleeding from nose or ears
• Swelling on head
• Bruising around eyes
• Loss of consciousness
• Clear fluid from nose or ears

Treatment

• Observation for minor fractures
• Surgery for depressed skull fracture
• Infection prevention
• Brain imaging (CT Scan)

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3. Brain Hemorrhage (Bleeding in Brain)

Head injury can cause bleeding inside the brain, which is a life-threatening condition and may require emergency surgery.

Types of Brain Bleeding

• Epidural Hematoma
• Subdural Hematoma
• Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Symptoms

• Severe headache
• Vomiting
• Weakness in body
• Drowsiness
• Seizures
• Loss of consciousness
• Unequal pupil size

Treatment

• Emergency brain surgery
• Removal of blood clot
• ICU care
• Ventilator support (if required)

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Emergency Signs of Serious Head Injury

Seek immediate medical attention if the patient has:

• Loss of consciousness
• Repeated vomiting
• Severe headache
• Seizures
• Weakness in arms or legs
• Difficulty speaking
• Confusion or unusual behavior
• Bleeding from nose or ear
• Vision problems

These symptoms may indicate serious brain injury.

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Head Injury Treatment Services

Our Trauma & Brain Injury Services include:

• Emergency Trauma Care
• CT Scan & Brain Imaging
• Head Injury Monitoring
• Brain Hemorrhage Surgery
• Skull Fracture Surgery
• ICU & Ventilator Care
• Neuro Rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy After Brain Injury

We provide 24/7 emergency trauma and head injury treatment with advanced neurosurgical care and critical care support.