This can happen when the head is hit or when a sudden stop causes the head to move violently forward and back whiplash.
My head hit the floor hard when i fell.
And the speed momentum and size of the people full grown adolescents versus young children and the forces involved such as impact with a concrete floor or other hard surface may increase the possibility of serious injury.
These occur when arteries are torn as a result of a blow to the head and injury in the temple area is a common cause.
The acute timeframe is up to three days from the incident.
I fell and hit my head on the floor should i see a doctor.
A slight headache does not necessarily mean something is wrong but if the headache gets gradually worse or if it starts out as very painful it could be a sign of a serious injury.
Oddly enough there was no pain.
Keep in mind that even a minor head bump can cause a large swelling.
Have had a mri and ct scan both are clear.
In fact this 2015 study concluded that fall related head injuries in young children don t.
They only fall 3 feet but they hit their head on the floor resulting in severe.
A not uncommon cause of severe brain injury is a person falling off a bar stool in a tavern because they re drunk.
What was studies by ct and mri head or cervical sp.
One may morning 3 years ago julie supple was walking her golden retriever in her new jersey neighborhood when he lunged at another dog.
When to see a doctor.
Acute subdural hematoma in this injury a blood vessel tears and blood collects between the dura and the surface of the brain.
An epidural hematoma occurs when there is bleeding between the dura mater a tough fibrous layer of tissue between the brain and skull and the skull bone.
My head hit the concrete so hard that i considered the possibility of an acute subdural hematoma brain bleed.
A verified doctor answered that depends.
You can have a concussion with or without loss of consciousness.
Fell and hit my head on concrete floor 6 months ago.
Supple then 46 slipped on the grass and fell with a thud.
Most of the time fall related bumps to the head are minor and don t require medical attention.