Head Injuries

Head injuries happen due to a blow, fall, crash, or sports accident and can affect the scalp, skull, and/or brain. StrongURCare in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, provides advanced urgent care for head injuries, with careful evaluation and on-site CT scanning. The team checks for warning signs of a serious brain injury and delivers superior care to all patients. If you suffer a head injury, call StrongURCare or schedule a consultation online today.

What are head injuries?

Head injuries happen when the scalp, skull, or brain is hurt during a fall, blow, crash, sports accident, or work accident. Some head injuries are mild. Others are severe and need immediate medical attention.

Symptoms depend on the type of injury and how hard the impact was, but common problems include:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Light sensitivity
• Trouble concentrating
• Memory changes
• Balance trouble

Some people also feel irritable, groggy, or unusually emotional after a head injury. Others notice that normal tasks feel harder than usual for a while.

Even a mild concussion can affect thinking, mood, sleep, and daily function. Severe head injuries can cause brain damage and be life-threatening, so never brush them off.

Why does prompt evaluation matter after a head injury?

A head injury might seem minor at first, but can develop into a bigger problem. Concussion symptoms can be mild but become more obvious over the next several hours. That’s why a prompt medical exam is so necessary.

Early evaluation helps doctors determine whether the injury requires monitoring, imaging, or emergency care. It also provides patients with clear instructions on what to watch for at home.

When does a head injury need emergency care?

Head injuries need prompt medical attention when symptoms are intense, change quickly, or get worse after the accident. Red flags include:

• Repeated vomiting

• Severe headache

• Trouble waking up

• Seizure

• Slurred speech

• Weakness or numbness

• Increasing confusion

• Unequal pupils

• Double vision

• Blood or fluid from the nose or ears

These signs point to a possible brain injury and need immediate evaluation. Call 911 or, if it’s safe to do so, get to your nearest hospital emergency room.

How are head injuries treated?

The StrongURCare team reviews how the injury happened, checks symptoms, examines the head and nervous system, and looks for signs of concussion or a more severe injury.

Treatment depends on the type of injury and the symptoms present. Care can include a detailed exam, head imaging, guidance on rest and activity, symptom monitoring, and follow-up. The team provides faster answers when you need head imaging by offering on-site CT scanning.

Head injuries deserve more than a quick glance. StrongURCare offers higher-level urgent care for patients who need fast evaluation, clear guidance, and close follow-up. Call StrongURCare or book an appointment online today.