What is a Severe Head Injury?
A severe head injury is any injury that results in severe trauma to the head, brain or skull. Generally, accidents occurring in automobiles, on the job and at home are the most common causes of severe head injuries. Sometimes, an injury is caused by an assault from another individual. There are many different types of severe head injuries. The treatment of the injury will greatly depend on its severity. If a person suffers a direct blow to the head, it may cause a concussion. This causes a sudden change in the state of alertness. Generally, it is caused by forceful physical activity, falling or an accident. An individual may experience a slight or total loss of consciousness, headache and amnesia from this occurrence. A concussion can be a severe head injury if nerves and blood vessels are injured, which may cause permanent brain damage.
