What is a brain contusion?
A person with a cerebral contusion has bruising to the brain. A brain contusion causes areas of localized brain swelling and tiny zones of bleeding within the brain tissue. Most with a brain contusion will also have symptoms of a concussion. Not all concussions cause a brain contusion, demonstrable with head CT or MRI scanning of the brain.

What are the symptoms of a brain contusion?
Common symptoms of a brain contusion include headache, loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, vertigo, and changes in vision. Symptoms of a concussion may also be present.

How does the doctor treat a brain contusion?
In most cases a brain contusion can be treated with close observation general supportive care.