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A head injury is a condition in which there is injury to the skull, scalp, or brain. The injury may range from a minor bump on the head or a more severe brain injury. The head injury may result in an open wound with visible bleeding or it may result in a closed wound with internal bleeding that cannot be seen.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Injuries and wounds

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Types of

Preseptal hematoma
Condition
Facial injuries and disorders
Condition
Post-concussion syndrome
Condition
Brain damage
Condition
Skull fracture
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Symptoms

Difficulty concentrating
Confusion
Headache
Memory problems
Headache, made worse by emotional stress
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