CONCUSSIONS AND CONTUSIONS

Internal injuries may prove to be more harmful than apparent ones. A sharp blow to the head may result in a concussion, a jostling of the brain inside its protective, bony covering. A more serious head injury may result in contusions, or bruises to the brain. A period of unconsciousness may indicate brain damage and accompanies many head injuries.
Other Symptoms For A Brain Injury:

• Clear or reddish fluid draining from the ears, nose, or mouth
  
• Difficulty in speaking
  
• Headache
  
• Unequal size of eye pupils
  
• Pale skin
  
• Paralysis of an arm or leg (opposite side of the injury) or face (same side of the injury)
  
  What you can do:
  
• This condition does not require any immediate action. In this type of situation avoid giving any kind of liquid to drink.
  
• The first and the foremost action should be to call for the medical help. While waiting on help to arrive, keep the victim lying down in the recovery position.
  
• Try to control if there is any bleeding, and be sure that he is breathing properly. If the patient becomes unconscious for any amount of time, keep noting down this information so that you can report it when medical help arrives.
  
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