Head Injury Surgeon in Kolkata
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Overview
Types of Head Injury
Closed Injuries
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Concussion:
A mild traumatic brain injury causing temporary confusion, consciousness or memory loss.
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Skull Fracture:
A break in the skull bone, sometimes leading to brain damage.
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Contusion:
A bruise in the skull, which results in bleeding and swelling.
Penetrating Injuries
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TBI:
When an object, such as a bullet or shrapnel, penetrates the skull and hits the brain, the condition requires traumatic brain injury (TBI) surgery.
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Gunshot Wounds:
When high-velocity objects break through the skull and penetrate the brain, the situation often calls for emergency neurosurgery for head trauma.
Other Injuries
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Epidural Hematoma:
Bleeding between the skull and the outer brain membrane.
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Subdural Hematoma:
Blood accumulation under the brain’s outer covering, often requiring burr hole surgery.
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage:
Bleeding within the brain tissue that needs brain injury surgery in severe cases.
Common Signs & Symptoms
Dizziness
Dizziness
Nausea
Nausea
Loss of consciousness or confusion
Loss of consciousness or confusion
Seizures
Neck stiffness
Neck stiffness
Blurred vision
Blurred vision
Speech problem
Speech problem
Vomiting
Vomiting
Clear fluid drainage from nose or ears
Clear fluid drainage from nose or ears
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Slurred speech
Speech problem
Short term memory
Short term memory
Problems with balance
Problems with balance
Sensitivity to light and noise
Sensitivity to light and noise
Irritability
Irritability
Restlessness
Restlessness
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Causes & Risk Factors of Head Injury
- Road accidents
- Falls from height
- Sports injuries
- Workplace accidents
- Violence or physical assault
- Shaking in newborn babies
- Gunshot
Risk increases with:
- Age (elderly and young children)
- Hazardous occupations
- Contact sports
- Previous head injuries
Diagnosis of Head Injury
Physical examination
Physical examination
CT scans
MRI Scans
Skull X-rays
Skull X-rays
Pressure monitoring
Pressure monitoring
Blood tests
Blood tests
Angiography (in case of bleeding)
Angiography (in case of bleeding)
Types of Head Injury Treatment
Non-Surgical (for mild injuries)
- Pain relief
- Clinical observation
- Rehabilitation
Cranial surgery for head injury (for severe injuries)
- Decompressive craniectomy (to relieve pressure from swelling)
- Skull fracture repair (if bone fragments affect the brain)
- Burr hole surgery (for subdural hematoma)
- Neurosurgery for head injuries (for severe traumatic brain injuries)
Consult immediately with Dr. Rohit Mishra for head injury surgery in kolkata.
FAQs
Can a head injury cause permanent damage?
When should I see a doctor after a head injury?
Seek immediate care if you experience vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness or confusion after a head injury.
What are the long-term effects of a head injury?
Long-term effects can include memory problems, difficulty concentrating, personality changes and chronic headaches. It is recommended to visit a doctor for immediate medical intervention.