Symptoms
If you have an accident involving a craniocerebral injury, you will receive acute care in hospital. Typical symptoms are:
- Severe headache
- Drowsiness, unconsciousness, confusion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Visual disturbances, double vision
- Dizziness
- Leakage of fluid from the nose or ear
- Bruising under the eyes
- Paralysis of the arm or leg
- Speech disorders
- Disturbances in the coordination of movements
- Memory impairment
Possible consequences that may still cause problems long after the injury, include headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances, exhaustion or memory problems.
Symptoms
Causes
Mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) is one of the most common neurological conditions of all. Many types of head injuries, such as cuts or skull contusions, do not usually pose a threat to life. However, invisible injuries inside the skull can be particularly dangerous in any head injury, for example swelling of the brain or bleeding that has occurred within the head. Some bleeding may also occur later – up to 48 hours after the accident. An injury to the skull and brain is called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are different types and degrees of severity of traumatic brain injury: TBI1 with a short loss of consciousness up to a maximum of five minutes and no late effects, TBI2 with loss of consciousness between five and about thirty minutes, with late effects unlikely, TBI3 with longer lasting loss of consciousness, where late effects (permanent physical and mental disability) are likely.
What we can offer
Treatment/progression
After an accident involving a suspected craniocerebral injury, affected persons are immediately taken to hospital. In the case of major bleeding, surgery is often necessary. Further treatment or other care depends on the nature of the damage. In severe brain injuries, permanent damage is likely. These can range from mild personality changes, memory impairment, epileptic seizures and severe deficits such as a waking coma. Depending on the long-term consequences, patients receive care in the corresponding specialized consultation.
