Concussion usually get when you fall, sports, or in an accident. The dramatic shift of the brain can lead to loss of consciousness. Generally, the longer a person remains unconscious, the harder it was a concussion.
Not all people with a concussion lose consciousness. More often talk about the flickering flies or spots before your eyes. And it happens that people at a time are turned off, but do not notice it.
symptoms of concussion
- It is impossible to concentrate and think straight;
- Drowsiness;
- Headache;
- Loss of consciousness;
- Loss of memory in a small period of time before or after the injury;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Flares and spots before his eyes;
- Sleep disturbance.
If a person with a concussion released home from the hospital, he is usually prescribed paracetamol for a headache. Anti-inflammatory pills are not prescribed. This is important because the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase the risk of bleeding. After bleeding head injury would be particularly dangerous. Paracetamol does not affect bleeding.
First 12 hours after injury is very important to follow the man with a concussion. At this time, a hematoma may occur in the head. preferably every 2 - 3 chasa to wake him up and test simple questions like that, what's his name. The pupils of the victim must be the same size.
warning signs
If, after shaking noticed something similar, then seek medical advice immediately:
- The dramatic tension of the neck muscles;
- Appearance of blood or other fluid from the nose or ear;
- Unusual sleepiness;
- Headache that gradually develops and facilitates paracetamol;
- Increased body temperature;
- Repeated vomiting;
- Gait disturbance and speech problems;
- Inability to concentrate on something;
- convulsions;
- Double vision;
- Changes in the habitual sleep and eating.
Treatment
People get sick after shaking a few weeks or even months. The brain needs time to recover. Therefore, the main treatment - is peace. Limit physical activity. In addition, let the brain rest. Do not read, do not watch TV, do not use your phone and computer. We'll have to sit on the sick.
To recover faster:
- Drink plenty of fluids. Better than plain water;
- Eat healthy food;
- Sleep more, but do not need to constantly stay in bed;
- Avoid hard work around the house, especially one where you hit your head again;
- Avoid alcohol;
- Do not drive;
- Avoid situations where there will be involved the vestibular system (planes, trains, ships and boats);
- Be prepared for changes in the emotional sphere. You may become irritable, sad or depressed. Talk about it with relatives and a doctor.
Someone symptoms of concussion and did not go away over time. This usually happens to those people who have already been used to a concussion.
Effects
Sometimes after shaking for a while are the consequences. These effects do not depend on the severity of concussion.
Repeated concussions may be superimposed on the previous ones. From this, it becomes much worse.
In addition to these symptoms of concussion effects can manifest tension headache or migraine. Most likely this is due to the collateral damage of the neck.
Some experts believe that the residual effects of post-concussion associated not only with damage to the brain, but also psychological factors. Headache, dizziness and sleep disturbances often occur in mental illness. If the victim had already been such disorder, the probability of long-term effects of concussions he will be higher.
The older people are, the more likely that they will impact. In women, these problems are more common than in men.
prevention
Not all head injuries can be prevented. Follow safety guidelines in the management of the car, a motorcycle or a bicycle. Fasten your seat belts and wear a helmet where it should be. Do not drive in alcoholic intoxication.
