Dr. Kaviraj Kaushik

Have you experienced a concussion in the head and wondered whether you should consult a doctor or not? A head injury doctor is a layman term used regarding any problems or injury suffered in the brain. However, they are further distributed in different sections according to the injuries sustained by a patient. This article will specifically focus on the three areas of damages that a doctor specializes in and what kind of doctor you need to consult. Who is a Head Injury specialist? A head injury specialist is a doctor who is divided according to treatments for three sections of the head which are: Acute Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) Rehabilitation Acute Concussion You might have to consult multiple doctors before sticking to one or drawing a conclusion as to what is your injury. There are different doctors who specialize in concussions, skull fractures etc. Types of Head Injury Doctors  Not all doctors treat the same injury, and you will have to narrow down your symptoms befo...

A sudden direct blow or bump to the head can cause the most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury called a concussion.  Causes  The brain is cushioned by the spinal fluid itself and is made of tissue i.e. soft and protected inside the skull. When you have a blow or bump to your head, your brain can be impacted. It might get your brain to shake off and move all around and inside the bony structure.  Bruising, damage to the blood vessels and injury to the nerves can be the result of a traumatic brain injury and can demand a visit to a heady injury doctor.  1. Falls  2. Sport Injury 3. Lack of proper safety gear while playing  4. Accidents on the road  5. Any form of physical abuse  6. Injuries at service specially in the armed forces 7. Concussion from the past Symptoms Its diagnosis can be tricky. The visible wound on the outside doesn’t mean anything on the inside. For days or weeks, you may not get the symptoms, even when you ge...