Health Tip: Signs That a Head Injury Is Serious
Any head injury should be taken seriously, but certain warning signs indicate that the injury needs immediate medical attention. The American Academy of Family Physicians says a doctor's evaluation is required if you notice the following: - Any symptom that begins to worsen, including sleepiness, nausea or a headache.
- Nausea that doesn't subside.
- Behavioral changes, such as acting confused or irritable.
- Enlarged eye pupils, or pupils that are a different size in each eye.
- Difficulty talking or walking.
- Any bloody or unusual discharge from the nose or ears.
- Seizures or vomiting.
- Weakness or numbness in the legs or arms.
Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes From Corneal Abrasions
The cornea is the tissue at the front of eye that helps focus light. A corneal abrasion occurs when that tissue is cut or scratched. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help prevent a corneal abrasion: - Always use safety eye wear any time you're working with machines that expel wood, sawdust, metal, etc.
- Cut your fingernails to avoid scratching your eye. Keep babies' and children's nails trimmed, as well.
- Keep all tree and shrub branches, especially those at eye level, trimmed.
- Be careful when putting contact lenses in your eyes. Make sure the lenses are cleaned properly each day, and never sleep with them.
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