Head Trauma
Whether you've experienced head trauma recently or are in long-term recovery after a brain injury, it's important to understand your symptoms and treatment to optimize your care.

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Epidural Hematoma: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Cranial nerve damage
Cranial Nerve Damage From Head Trauma
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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Midline Shift After Head Trauma
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
A little boy getting his head wrapped after a head injury
Differences Between a Head Injury and a Brain Injury
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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Does Wearing a Mouthguard Prevent Concussions?
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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Signs and Symptoms to Look for After Head Trauma
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Senior woman sitting in bed and suffering from insomnia
Coping With Chronic Insomnia After Head Trauma
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
Children playing football
Kids and Contact Sports: Permanent Brain Changes
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
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Frontal Lobe Head Trauma Effects and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and the Risk of Hits
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
SPECT Scanner.
SPECT Scan: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD
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Palliative Care Eases Suffering After Head Trauma
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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Swallowing Difficulty After Head Trauma
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
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Mindfulness Supports Healing After Head Trauma
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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All About Heading Safety in Soccer
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
Boy getting his head wrapped after an injury
Learn What Coup Contrecoup Brain Injuries Are
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
patient in the emergency room with signs of internal bleeding
Internal Bleeding: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Woman suffering from headache
Do You Have Postconcussive Syndrome?
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
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Why Seizures Happen After Head Trauma
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
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Vision Problems May Occur After a Concussion
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
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How Concussions Are Treated
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
Young woman holding one hand on forehead
Concussion: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
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What You Should Know About Subconcussion
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
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How Concussions Are Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
Soccer players battling to get the ball
Concussions: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
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What Every Parent Needs to know About Concussions
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Return to Play Concussion Guidelines
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Blood Test for Concussions
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
Soccer player who had just suffered a concussion
Serious Effects of Mild Concussions
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD