| If you are prone to head injuries or suffering | | | | to feel tired than usual. It will take some time for |
| from one right now. It would always be better to | | | | the brain to recover from a recent head injury |
| be prepared and be knowledgeable about the | | | | that headaches, dizziness and mild cognitive |
| illness. Here are some good tips on how to treat | | | | problems will still occur. Examples of these |
| head injuries. | | | | cognitive problems are difficulty in concentrating, |
| If in an emergency situation the doctors at the | | | | remembering things and performing complicated |
| hospital would usually do the following. First they | | | | tasks. The usual recovery period would only be a |
| do an observation on the head injury. They can | | | | few days but if it does still continue then a visit to |
| give mild painkillers in a presence of a headache | | | | the local doctor would be advisable. |
| and anti nausea tablets for nausea or vomiting. | | | | If it is either a mild or serious head injury, one |
| The patient may be advised not to eat or drink. | | | | alternative medication that would be helpful is to |
| An x-ray of the neck will also be performed if | | | | have hypebaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric |
| there are neck pains then if also needed a CT | | | | oxygen therapy is already U.S. FDA approved |
| scan. If it is a mild injury the patient can be | | | | medication that is safe, non toxic and no surgeries |
| discharged to go straight home with family or | | | | required. The therapy only involves having |
| friends. | | | | patients inhale 100% oxygen in a sealed |
| At home,you can do these home care tips. Rest | | | | hyperbaric chamber. Sessions of the therapy only |
| quietly for the day and put ice packs on the | | | | lasts less than an hour. |
| swollen and painful areas. Take painkillers like | | | | What also makes this type of therapy very |
| paracetamol for headaches. Again, unless advised | | | | appealing is that you can have the therapy right |
| otherwise by the doctor the patient is not allowed | | | | at home, you do not need to travel and you can |
| to eat or drink. Don't drink alcohol for at least 24 | | | | have it anytime you want. How is this possible? It |
| hours, don't smoke. If you can eat again, take | | | | is possible because hyperbaric chambers are |
| small amount of light food and drink in moderation. | | | | already available for sale and for rent thus making |
| Don't take sedatives that where not instructed by | | | | the therapy very accessible. These hyperbaric |
| the doctor | | | | chambers come in two sizes, the single and |
| Due to the fact the head injury have no specific | | | | double bags. The single bag can be operated solo |
| treatment other than plenty of rest and not to | | | | while the double bag will be operated by two. |
| overdo things, there are some common recovery | | | | Well, that is just about it with taking care of |
| issues that need to be keep in mind. It is only | | | | yourself if you have got head injuries. Hope you |
| common to not be able to remember the details | | | | get well soon. Take care! |
| that happened during the head injury. It is normal | | | | |