Should you worry about fractured skull injuries in the long term?
When involved in a crash, you face the possibility of injuries that can have short and long-term impacts on your health. Your head, neck and back are the most likely to suffer from these damages.
In particular, head injuries often give cause for concern. If you end up with a fractured skull, just how worried should you be about long-term consequences?
Signs of skull fractures
Merck Manual discusses fractured skull injuries and their impact on your overall health. First of all, know that fractured skulls are a dangerous injury that requires immediate medical attention. If you or a passenger in your vehicle notice signs that indicate a fractured skull, you should seek medical aid right away. Some giveaway signs include:
- Internal bruising that shows behind the ears or around the eyes
- Leaking of blood or cerebrospinal fluid through the ears or nose
- Neurological symptoms like confusion and an inability to recognize your surroundings
- Repeated and frequent vomiting
- Seizures
- Partial or full paralysis
Getting quick medical aid
The potential of long term impacts will almost always rely on how quickly you get medical aid. One of the biggest risks you face is that of brain swelling, which can cause several problems. First, if it swells enough, it can cut off blood circulation, depriving the tissue of oxygen and causing cell death. If the skull suffered damage, it can even cut into the soft tissue of the brain or leave deposited bone fragments behind, causing further injury.
If you do not get swift treatment, these injuries can easily lead to long-term brain damage or even death in some cases. This is why prompt action is so crucial.
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