Head Injury

Symptoms after a mild head injury might include:

• A mild headache
• A raised bump or bruise
• Lightheadedness/ dizziness
• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Balance and coordination issues
• Feeling confused, irritable or tired
• Problems with memory or concentration

A moderate or severe injury might cause:

• Seizures
• Slurred speech
• A severe headache
• Pale skin and sweating
• Short-term memory loss
• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Locked-in syndrome (inability to speak or move)
• Clear fluid or blood coming from the nose or ears
• Loss of consciousness, a vegetative state or a coma

A person with a severe head injury might also have symptoms of a mild injury.