Head Injury, Age 4 And Older: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Yes

Have you had a head injury but you do not have signs of a serious head injury?

Yes

Is your scalp still bleeding after a head injury?

Yes

Do you have any signs of a skull fracture?

Yes

Have you vomited after a head injury?

Yes

Do you have a headache after a head injury?

Yes

Do you think an injury was caused by abuse?

Yes

Have you had any new or ongoing symptoms after a head injury?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

• Neck pain: Go to the topic Neck Pain.
• Back pain: Go to the topic Back Pain.
• Fever: Go to the topic Fever, Age 4 and Older.

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	July 09, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer