Head Injury Anxiety

Unlike other body parts, the brain cannot be directly checked through felt pain or visible swelling. People often become anxious about head injuries because the brain is hard to assess directly. Lack of direct feedback can lead to unnecess…

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Unlike other body parts, the brain cannot be directly checked through felt pain or visible swelling. People often become anxious about head injuries because the brain is hard to assess directly. Lack of direct feedback can lead to unnecessary worry about otherwise minor head incidents. The brain's location inside the cranial vault limits direct feedback about possible injury.