Trauma (Head & Spine)

Head and spine trauma allude to injuries or accidents that influence a person's brain as well as spinal cord. Symptoms of head and spine trauma will differ broadly relying upon the nature and seriousness of the injury. Concerning symptoms (which may happen not long after the injury or hours after) include, confusion, loss of cognition, nausea, vomiting, loss of movement or sensation, issue with walking, no bowel or bladder control or weight in the back, neck or head.

The brain is a delicate and fragile organ. A hard hit to the head can harm the brain or spinal cord in any event, when there are no obvious indications of injury to the scalp or face. That is the reason all head wounds are viewed as serious and ought to be evaluated by your primary care physician or the closest medical clinic emergency centre.

Head wounds can be named

• Open – with bleeding injuries to the face or head
• Closed – no obvious indications of injury to the face or head.

Common symptoms of head injuries include:

• Swelling around the eyes or ears or at the site of impact
• Bruising around the eyes or ears
• Unconsciousness for more than a couple of moments
• Abnormal breathing
• Blood or clear liquid originating from the ears or nose
• Abnormal speech or vision
• Weakness or paralysis
• Headache
• Nausea
• Confusion and trouble thinking

Common symptoms of spine wounds include:

• Pain
• Numbness and shivering
• Weakness or failure to move
• Loss of bowel and bladder control or failure to pass urine.
• Bruising around the spine

Prevention of brain and spine trauma includes safe practices and defensive measures:

• Wear a helmet while riding a bike, skateboard, or off-road vehicle.
• Drive securely. Vehicle crashes are one of the most widely recognized reasons for head and spinal cord wounds. Wear a safety belt as a driver or traveller and don't drive drunk.
• Get rid of messiness to prevent falls.

Disc Problems

The term ‘disc’ is short for 'intervertebral disc. These are the spongy cushions that separate the bones of the spine (vertebrae). Discs provide shock absorption, keep the spine stable and give the vertebrae ‘pivot points’ to permit movement. Discs can deal with a considerable amount of weight or burden without problems. But particular kinds of weight can cause strain and disturbance of the external shell. At times, this can push its substance out. This is known as disc protrusion.

Symptoms may include

• back pain
• increased back pain when monotonously bending or with prolonged sitting
• increased back pain with coughing, sniffing, giggling or stressing
• Pain, numbness or a tingling sensation transmitting into an arm or leg if a plate has caused aggravation of a close by nerve.

Risk factors include

• obesity
• lack of wellness
• lack of customary exercise
• cigarette smoking
• older age
• poor posture
• lifting heavy loads