Head and neck are the most sensitive regions of the body and demand special attention in case of any injuries. At ENT and Head Neck Care Clinic, we provide full-fledged medical care by Neuro-Surgeons, Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons for head and neck trauma in a professional and prompt fashion. Our medical professionals, with the aid of their medical expertise, treat the patients with care and compassion. In case of emergency cases, our medical team of doctors and surgeons do not waste a fraction of a second to provide the patient with ultimate medical supervision.
Let’s talk a bit about some different types of head and neck trauma that we treat at our healthcare center.
Head trauma
Head trauma is any injury that affects the brain, skull, and scalp of the person. Head trauma can be classified into two types – closed and open. Closed head injuries do not break the skull whereas, in case of an open head injury, the outer layer of the skull gets broken. Both open and closed head trauma need to be treated with seriousness.
Let’s look at some types of head trauma.
Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects the normal functioning of the brain. Concussions usually happen due to a mild blow to the head and can either occur with or without loss of consciousness.
Symptoms of Concussion
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Headache
- Ringing in the ears
- Blurry or hazy vision
- Memory loss
- Loss of consciousness
- Sensitivity to light and noise
Diagnosis of Concussion
- Neurological examination – to evaluate the body’s nervous system
- Neurocognitive testing – to diagnose the cognitive skills of the person.
- CT scanMRI scan
Treatment for Concussion
- Relative rest – to stop activities that require mental concentration, like reading, writing, studying, office work, texting, using electronic gadgets, such as smartphone and laptop, playing video games, watching TV, and so on
- Pain relief medicines – to curb certain symptoms of concussion, like headaches.
Hemorrhage
A hemorrhage is persistent bleeding either inside or outside the head. It is a serious medical condition that requires prompt medical supervision. This mostly happens due to high blood pressure, trauma into the region, and serious medical conditions, like lung cancer, acute bronchitis, hemophilia, leukemia, menorrhagia, and so on.
Symptoms of Hemorrhage
- Sudden or severe headaches
- Changes in vision and balance
- Difficulty while speaking and understanding
- Nausea or vomiting
- Weakness or numbness in the arms and legs
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
Diagnosis of Hemorrhage
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Angiogram
- CTA (Computed tomography angiography) test
- Spinal tap or lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid exam
Treatment for Hemorrhage
- Medication
- Supportive care, which includes, hyperventilation, reversal of anticoagulation, close monitoring in the intensive care unit followed by IV fluids
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy to restore the normal brain functions.
Neck Trauma
As the name suggests, neck trauma is caused by injuries happening in the neck region. Neck trauma is accompanied by neck pain that can travel to the shoulder, jaw, head, and upper arms.
Diagnosis of Neck Trauma
- Routine physical examination
- Imaging tests, such as X-rays, CT scan, and MRI scan
Treatment for Neck Trauma
- Pain medications
- Muscle relaxants
- Injections
- Surgery
- Plenty of Rest
- Physiotherapy
To get prompt and effective head and neck trauma care, visit ENT and Head Neck Care Clinic in Kolkata and get treated by our team of medical experts.
