Trauma to the Head by Particular Reference to the Ocular Signs: Part II. Injuries Involving the Hemispheres and Brain Stem; Miscellaneous Conditions; Diagnostic Principles; Treatment - ScienceDirectdoi:10.1016/0002-9394(49)91931-5Arthur B. King M.D....
When an injury occurs, loss of brain function can occur even without visible damage to the head. Force applied to the head may cause the brain to be directly injured or shaken, bouncing against the inner wall of the skull. The traumacan potentially causebleedingin the spaces surrounding the ...
Picture of the areas of the brain subject to injury Head Trauma Coma may result from significant traumatic injury to the head, such as from a car accident or fall. Bleeding (Hemorrhage) into the brain or skull Types of brain/skull hemorrhageinclude: Intracerebral hemorrhage:bleedingwithin the br...
Image courtesy of Marcella Donaruma, MD. Physical Examination from Head to Toe … Including the Genitalia Many children who are sexually abused are victims of other forms of abuse as well.[9]A complete physical examination may reveal signs of comorbid physical abuse and neglect, and/or it may...
Blunt trauma Most people understand that falling from a height or being involved in a car accident can inflict great force and trauma upon the body. If blunt force is involved, the outside of the body may not necessarily be damaged, but enough compression may occur to internal organs to cau...
Possible symptoms of brain mass or pituitary tumors such as headaches or changes in your visual field. Your development during puberty. History of head trauma. History of infection or injury to your testicles. Anosmia (loss of ability to smell). Past or present use of anabolic steroids, opiates...
It’s essential to be evaluated after a blow to the head, even if there’s no visible injury or at first it seems like nothing is wrong. It’s also crucial to know the warning signs and stay vigilant as symptoms can develop slowly—in the case of concussion, the effects may not be ...
After two months of extreme behavioral changes, my child told me her dad was "spanking" her privates in his bed. I reported the abuse to the local police department and my child was sent to a Dr who was a specialist in examining sexually abused children. The dr told me there was no ...
Because of post-accident shock, you may not have realized the severity of your injury immediately after your rear-end collision. Whiplash symptoms could become evident days after an accident. If this happens to you, the first thing to do is seek medical attention. ...
Early warning signs? Recent head trauma linked to depressive symptoms in Australian Rules football playersS. HarrisP. ChiversF. McIntyreB. PiggottF. FarringdonJournal of Science and Medicine in Sport