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What are brain contusions? how severe are they? what effects can they have on a person? i had bleeding on the brain and two contusions from an mva.

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Dr. Malinda Linn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Traumatic injury: A contusion is a bruise so these can range from mild to very severe, depending on the type of injury and the location. They can lead to long-term brain damage if they are not treated appropriately, specifically reducing any pressure inside the head and locating and stopping any associated bleeds.

Answered 9/28/2016

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