Head injury is the umbrella term for any injury that occurs to the head or brain, which can be either severe or minor. Symptoms of a head injury may include bleeding, swelling, blurred vision, headaches, irritability, memory loss, nausea, confusion, swelling or drowsiness. The symptoms will be dependant on the severity of the injury and may require stitches, pain relief medication and surgery in some cases. Acupuncture and herbal remedies may also help treat head injuries.
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