Common Head Injuries
Head injuries are among the most common injuries treated by emergency care professionals on a daily basis. When a person experiences a head injury, there is some form of trauma to that person’s face, brain, scalp, or skull. Head injuries can be tremendously painful and may produce long lasting cognitive and emotional problems, so it is important to seek immediate medical attention if you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic head injury. The failure to promptly seek medical care can be devastating as the condition of the accident victim’s brain is allowed to worsen, or ailments unseen by the eye progress.
If you or someone you care about needs immediate medical assistance for a head injury or other medical emergency, please visit the Bellaire Emergency Center right away. We assure all of our patients a short wait time of less than 5 minutes. Please contact the Bellaire Emergency Center at 713-669-9900.
Types of Head Injuries
There are many types of head injuries a person can experience. Symptoms of head injuries vary depending on the nature and severity of the injury. It is important to know some of the most common head injuries so you can be better prepared to take action when you have reason to believe you or your loved one may have suffered one. Some of the most common types of head injuries and consequences of head injuries include:
- Skull fractures
- Concussions
- Brain contusions
- Intracranial hemorrhaging
- Coma
- Hematomas
- Anoxia
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has suffered a head injury, do not hesitate to get immediate care. To speak with a friendly medical expert, please contact the Bellaire Emergency Center at 713-669-9900.
