Head trauma signs and symptoms can include severe headache, bleeding from the head, stiff neck, slow breathing, weakness or inability to use limbs, persistent vomiting, decreased alertness, and/or convulsions.
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Head Trauma, First Aid 

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Head trauma signs and symptoms can include severe headache, bleeding from the head, stiff neck, slow breathing, weakness or inability to use limbs, persistent vomiting, decreased alertness, and/or convulsions.
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When to Seek Medical Care
If head trauma is severe and/or a neck injury is suspected, seek emergency medical care.

If the head trauma does not appear to be severe and no neck injury is suspected, observe the person as specified in the above self-care measures. If severe symptoms develop over the next 24 hours (or more), seek medical help immediately.

While children are particularly resilient to minor head trauma, it is important to watch their behavior carefully following an injury to the head since they often can't express their symptoms in words. A good rule of thumb is that if the child is not acting like his or herself shortly after the injury or any time within the 24 hours following the injury, seek medical attention.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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