A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Concussions can causes temporary changes in brain function that can affect thinking, vision, balance, and alertness. People with concussions usually have a headache. They may also feel confused, dazed, nausea, fuzzy vision, dizzy, or short term memory loss. Other symptoms include fatigue, trouble concentrating, and being irritable.

Most people with mild concussions recover quickly. However, concussions need to be take seriously.

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CARING FOR A CONCUSSION AT HOME:

• Watch closely in the first 24-48 hours for concerning symptoms (such as worsening headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fussiness, or irritability.

• Check the person at least once during the first night sleep to make sure he/she easily wakes up and is acting normally.

• You CAN give over-the-counter medications like Tylenol or Advil for a headache (but avoid aspirin!)

• Allow plenty of rest (“brain rest”).

• Allow gradual return to activities as discussed with your doctor (and as also shown in the video above). Go slow and do not rush recovery!

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For further information please visit the Mayo Clinic website - Concussion

 

DANGEROUS SIGNS OF CONCUSSION:

Dangerous Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion if present go to ER !

• One pupil larger than the other.

• Drowsiness or inability to wake up.

• A headache that gets worse and does not go away.

• Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination.

• Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching).

• Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation.

• Loss of consciousness (passed out/knocked out). Even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously.