Head Trauma, plainly
By Dr. Louie Gayao, Neurosurgeon, Quezon City
Concussion
A concussion is a brain injury from a hit or jolt that a CT scan cannot show. Learn the danger signs, what helps at home, and when a scan is needed.
Epidural Hematoma
An epidural hematoma is blood collecting between the skull and the brain's covering. Learn the warning signs, the CT shape, and when surgery is needed.
Brain Bleed Types After a Head Injury: Which Is Worse?
The four types of brain bleed after a head injury are named by where the blood sits. See which one is on your CT report and which signs need ER consult.
When a Brain Bleed Needs Surgery — and Who Decides
Told your relative's brain bleed needs surgery? See the size and shift that decide it, who makes the call, and what to ask before you sign.
Is My Cranial CT Scan Normal? How to Read Your Result
Is your cranial CT scan normal? Learn what a normal result means, how to read the report, and which warning signs still mean the emergency room.
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