For the most part and when we get a bump ON the head is just like any other type of minor bump and heals easily. Many people get freaked out when they get a cut ON their head as they have a tendency to bleed profusely. The only reason they bleed so heavily is because the blood vessels are very close to the surface of the skin ON your scalp.

If by chance you receive a hard knock ON the head, and there isn't any visible bleeding and this might not really be the case. Many times they are can be internal bleeding which can be life-threatening. Whenever somebody receives any type of head injury like this, it is important that they be monitored for at least 24 hours just in case they have a severe head injury and like a concussion.

A few ways to prevent head injuries are 1. to make sure that you always wear a seatbelt in a vehicle, 2. Always make sure that you wear a helmet, when you're riding a bicycle, motorcycle and or out cruising ON your scooter or skateboard. 3. Never dive into any water that you don't know for sure isn't deep enough.

Home Treatment for Head Injuries

I'm going to list some home treatments for head injuries that could possibly occur to someone you love.

1. If the person who has received a head injury isn't conscious and make the assumption that the person has a possible spinal injury and don't move them. Check them for any other possible injuries.

2. If there is any bleeding and make sure that you apply firm and direct pressure ON the wound with a clean bandage or cloth for at least 15 minutes. If the blood doesn't stop and keeps soaking through make sure that you apply new bandages.

3. If there isn't any bleeding and there is a nice goose egg and you want to apply ice in order to reduction the swelling. Ice will also help to ease the pain.

4. Whenever somebody has a head injury and you need to monitor them for a period of 24 hours just in case they have serious problems. Some of the things that you need to check them for ON a schedule of every two hours are as follows.

a. You need to make sure that the person isn't confused, and you can do this by asking them their name, their age, their address and whatever else you can think of that they should know.

b. Make sure that they are able to move their limbs equally ON both sides of the body.

c. Make sure they aren't experiencing lethargy or moving into a sleep that is abnormally deep and or having too much difficulty waking up.

d. Make sure that the person isn't vomiting after the first two hours following the accident and or experiencing heavy vomiting for the first 15 minutes after the accident.

e. And obviously make sure that they are not experiencing convulsions or seizures.

5. While the person is sleeping you need to continue monitoring them every two hours. Wake them up and make sure that they aren't experiencing any of the symptoms. If they are and then you need to call 911 immediately and get them help. This is especially true if they won't wake up at all.

Whenever somebody receives a head injury and no matter how slight it may seem it is always a good idea to get checked out at the very minimum. A concussion might not feel like it at first, but can worsen as time progresses and this is where the importance of the monitoring comes in. Never take any head injury lightly and always contact a physician if there is any doubt.