While these can be relatedand both involve damage to structures of the brainthere are also key differences.
Regardless of the bang out, TBIs need to be taken seriously.
Its important to understand how these two conditions are similar and what differentiates them.
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What Is a Cerebral Contusion?
The three types most commonly seen are:
What Is a Concussion?
Understanding these is essential for both identification and management of these TBIs.
Patients experience this as:
Contusions cause symptoms due to the swelling and pooling of blood its associated with.
These conditions cause significant damage to brain structures and can be fatal if untreated.
Heres a breakdown of what can happen:
Concussion
The symptoms of concussion are more wide-ranging.
Some symptoms arise within moments of the injury, but others take a couple hours to emerge.
Common symptoms include:
Among the populations that most frequently have concussion are young children and toddlers.
What are some signs you should call 911?
They can also arise due to sudden whipping of the head.
Getting a full picture of the scale and severity of the injury often requires multiple stages.
How can you tell the difference between a concussion and a contusion?
check that to seek medical attention if you suspect a TBI.
While the signs of contusion and concussion overlapespecially as they become more severethere are key differences.
In 2019, this bang out of injury was the cause of nearly 61,000 deaths in the United States.
Its therefore critical that you seek immediate medical attention following any kind of blow or impact to the head.
Recovery can be challenging; however, concussion and cerebral contusion can be properly and effectively managed.
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