A brain contusion refers to abrasion on the brain generated by the brain's rapid movement against the skull following a jolt. It is severe brain damage usually results in unconsciousness and is deadly in around half of the cases.
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Query: Hi doctor, My head got injured after some part of a concrete ceiling collapse. computed tomography (CT) Scan done and I have attached the reports. I was hospitalized three days. An ear, nose and throat (ENT) opinion was taken and also, an audiometry was done. It showed a minor injury in the right ea... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from brain contusions (microhemorrhages) as well as scalp injuries (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is the cause of the pain and heaviness. You have to take antibiotics, anti-epileptics and painkillers. I suggest the following drug... Read Full »