Warning signs to look out for when you hit your head


By AGENCY

A serious brain injury can manifest in behavioural and mental changes like confusion and disorientation, among others. — dpa

The death of popular comedian and actor Bob Saget while on tour in Florida, United States, last month (January 2022) was surprising and tragic, but the injury that claimed his life is more common than you might think.

According to the medical examiner in Florida who performed the autopsy, Saget most likely fell and struck the back of his head, causing bleeding in his brain.

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