Question 1

can shaking head to dry hair cause any brain damage?

Accepted Answer

No: It takes much more head shaking than this to cause a brain injury.  There is some controversy over the shaking head injury theory even in children.

Question 2

hello, i would like to know if i can sustain any brain injury from a vigorous shaking of the head backward and forward? i was shaking it in a vigorous manner (in the "yes" gesture, kind of headbanger's style), and acquired a slight headache in the forehea

Accepted Answer

No, : No, an adult could not injure their own brain by shaking it.  If you hit your head against something, it could injure it.  An individual could hurt someone elses's head (especially a child) by shaking that person, but you can't do it to yourself.

Question 3

i was on a go cart that was shaking up and down pretty fast am i going to have some.kinda brain damage or something i have anxiety and i'm just worrie?

Accepted Answer

Bumpy gocart &amp;brain?: You mention your go cart ride was bumpy, but didn't describe anything like head injury or loss of consciousness. If you did experience either of these symptoms, go directly to the ER. If, as you describe, your ride was uneventful, remember to always wear a helmet, or even skip the go carts if you don't like them much anyway. Brain injury would be unlikely with no head trauma. Be well :)!

Question 4

baby shakes head causes brain damage?

Accepted Answer

Who Shakes Head?: The baby can't shake his head enough to cause damage. But if the baby is shaken by someone else there can be severe and fatal brain injury. Babies must not be shaken!

Question 5

would brain damage caused by a blow to the head show up on an mri?

Accepted Answer

Brain injuries &amp; MRI: Some brain injuries show on MRI, like contusion, bleeding, etc.  Not all injuries show on an MRI.  Concussion may appear as no injury on MRI.

Question 6

can brain damage caused by a blow or shock to the head show up on an mri?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but not always. Some damage may take years to be visible on mri.

Question 7

can a blow to the head with no loss of consciousness have any brain damage ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The brain is well cushioned in a pool of fluid surrounded by a tough bony shell.  A heat hit with no loss of consciousnes and a lack of the dazing (called by coaches ringing your bell), is unlikely to have any demonstrable effects.  Of course i assume this is isolated and you are not having repeated blows to the head.  This is why athletes wear helmets.

Question 8

i tapped my left side head with my finger a few times hard. did i cause g-d forbid, any brain damage?

Accepted Answer

No: Tapping your head with your finger, no matter how hard, will not damage your brain.
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Question 9

would a hit to the head cause brain cell loss/brain damage? if so, what degree of impact is required to lose the cells? i was swimming hit my head.

Accepted Answer

Concussion: Any injury to the head causes loss of brain cells, the question is how many - and this is usually proportional to the severity of the head injury. A minor bump to the head usually damages very few (if any) brain cells. If you have symptoms of worsening headache, loss of consciousness, weakness, speech deficit, seizures, drowsiness etc, see a doctor.

Question 10

i was physically abused for 6 years of my marriage. i was hit in the head a lot and my memory and such seems impaired. could it be from brain damage

Accepted Answer

Maybe not?: Certainly repetitive head trauma can cause problems but what if there is something else going on too?  You would not want to miss that "something else".  Seek care with your doctor and preferably a specialist for concussion.

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Can shaking head to dry hair cause any brain damage?

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Hello, i would like to know if i can sustain any brain injury from a vigorous shaking of the head backward and forward? i was shaking it in a vigorous manner (in the "yes" gesture, kind of headbanger's style), and acquired a slight headache in the forehea

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I was on a go cart that was shaking up and down pretty fast am i going to have some.kinda brain damage or something i have anxiety and i'm just worrie?

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Baby shakes head causes brain damage?

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Would brain damage caused by a blow to the head show up on an mri?

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Can brain damage caused by a blow or shock to the head show up on an mri?

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Can a blow to the head with no loss of consciousness have any brain damage ?

A member asked:

I tapped my left side head with my finger a few times hard. did i cause g-d forbid, any brain damage?

A member asked:

Would a hit to the head cause brain cell loss/brain damage? if so, what degree of impact is required to lose the cells? i was swimming hit my head.

A member asked:

I was physically abused for 6 years of my marriage. i was hit in the head a lot and my memory and such seems impaired. could it be from brain damage

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