A:
A concussion
happens when you get hit in the head hard enough to cause a transient disturbance of brain function or causes your brain not to function normally. You experience symptoms ranging from headache, dizziness or nausea to feeling confused or out of it.
Why does hitting your temple hurt?
Pressure in temples is fairly common and often brought on
by stress or tense muscles in the jaw, head, or neck
. OTC pain relievers, improving your posture, and managing your stress may be all you need. See your doctor if you're concerned or have other symptoms.
What should I watch after getting hit in the temple?
- Loss of consciousness, even if only briefly.
- Any period of amnesia, or loss of memory for the event.
- Feeling dazed or confused.
- Headache.
- Vomiting.
- Seizure.
What can happen if you get hit in your temple?
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. 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.
What are the symptoms of a slow brain bleed?
- Balance or walking problems.
- Confusion.
- Dizziness.
- Headache.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Passing out (losing consciousness)
- Seizures.
- Sleepiness.
How can I tell if a head injury is mild or severe?
- Mild head injury: Raised, swollen area from a bump or a bruise. Small, superficial (shallow) cut in the scalp. …
- Moderate to severe head injury (requires immediate medical attention)–symptoms may include any of the above plus: Loss of consciousness.
Can I sleep if I hit my head?
Most medical professionals say
it is fine
—sometimes even advised—to let people sleep after incurring a head injury. The American Academy of Family Physicians states it is not necessary to keep a person awake after a head injury.
When should I be concerned about temple pain?
The cause of pain in the temples is often
stress or tension
. However, it is important to recognize when head pain or accompanying symptoms are not manageable at home. If the pain becomes more frequent or intense, or if symptoms such as confusion, dizziness, a fever, or vomiting occur, see a doctor.
When you hit your head when should you go to the hospital?
Emerman says patients who've suffered a head injury should visit the Emergency Department immediately if they:
Lost consciousness or became confused/disoriented after they were injured
. Suffered the injury at a high speed (car or bike accident, a steep fall, etc.) Are vomiting or feel nauseated.
What are the symptoms of delayed concussion?
- Fuzzy thinking and having a hard time creating a coherent thought.
- Feeling as though everything you do is in slow motion.
- Inability to concentrate, even for short periods.
- Difficulty in retaining new information and other memory issues.
- Headaches.
- Blurry and/or fuzzy vision.
- Dizziness.
Can hitting your head with your hand cause brain damage?
The Impact of “Minor” Hits
While it's more obvious that experiencing a serious concussion while participating in sports can cause long-term brain damage, a new study in the online journal, PLOS, found that
little hits along the way can cause problems
, too.
Does hitting your head make you dumber?
Does a brain injury affect a person's intelligence? Brain injury can affect many cognitive abilities that make it more difficult for a person to learn new information. However, most of the time,
it does not change a person's overall intelligence
.
Can you have a brain bleed and not know it?
There may be no warning signs of a bleed on the brain
. For example, it could happen after someone falls and hits their head. If there is a weakness in the blood vessel wall, it can bulge or swell, which is known as an aneurysm. Aneurysms can rupture suddenly without warning, and cause a bleed on the brain.
Can you have a slow brain bleed and not know it?
Bleeding
occurs slowly and symptoms may not appear for weeks or months
. Even minor head injuries can cause chronic subdural hematomas. Due to the delay in developing symptoms, an older person may not even recall how their head injury happened.
How do you know if your brain is bleeding after hitting your head?
Confusion
.
Unequal pupil size
.
Slurred speech
.
Loss of movement (paralysis)
on the opposite side of the body from the head injury.
How do I know if my head injury is serious?
- Have a headache that gets worse and does not go away.
- Experience weakness, numbness, decreased coordination, convulsions, or seizures.
- Vomit repeatedly.
- Have slurred speech or unusual behavior.
