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Submitted 664 days ago...

Order442

Order442

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Do I have a concussion?

I hit my head on the floor but I did not loose conciousness. I have a bad headache and the muscles in my neck are a little sore do I need to seek medical attention immediately?

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Answer 1 / 6 - Submitted 664 days ago...

kbky11

kbky11

Brain (15,748)

Yes never let this kind of injury wait , go to the doctor now, you might have internal bleeding on the brain

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Answer 2 / 6 - Submitted 664 days ago...

Fakery

Fakery

Brain (2,579)

I'd get it checked out too. you may not have a concussion, but brain injuries are always worth getting checked out.

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Answer 3 / 6 - Submitted 664 days ago...

Fakery

Fakery

Brain (2,579)

These are some symptoms of a concussion

The two most common are confusion and amnesia

others include, headache, dizziness, ringing ears, nausea and slurred speech

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/concussion/DS00320/DSECTION=2

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Answer 4 / 6 - Submitted 663 days ago...

Skoolie

Skoolie

Brain (4,801)

Please do not drive, have someone drive you to the hospital to get checked out. This could be serious.

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Answer 5 / 6 - Submitted 171 days ago...

dzupiris

dzupiris

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A concussion is the most common type of traumatic injury to the brain. It is usually caused by blunt force to the head(your head getting bumped against something hard). A concussion is commonly defined as a head injury with a transient loss of brain function which can lead to symptoms of the physical, cognitive, and emotional variety. Concussions can range from mild to severe.

Physical symptoms of a concussion:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Lack of motor coordination
Blurred Vision
Double Vision
Ringing in the Ears

Cognitive and Emotional symptoms of a concussion:

confusion
disorientation
difficulty focusing
post traumatic amnesia
loss of consciousness
irregular sleeping patterns
difficulty reasoning and concentrating
lack of interest

Concussion symptoms may vary from person to person depending on the degree of the injury. A mild concussion will have less symptoms than a severe one. Hope this helps.

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Answer 6 / 6 - Submitted 113 days ago...

BD19

BD19

Brain (2,104)

Yes.
Concussion usually refers to an injury to the brain, which is commonly caused by a head injury. It may also result from a fall in which the point of impact is the lower end of the spine. It is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. .Concussion is frequently defined as a head injury with a transient loss of brain function, it can cause a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms.

SYMPTOMS: The symptoms of brain concussion vary according to the site and extent of the injury. Brain concussion usually, but not always, produces unconsciousness. The return to consciousness often occurs gradually. The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not be immediately apparent. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer.
The two most common concussion symptoms are confusion and amnesia. The amnesia, which may or may not be preceded by a loss of consciousness, almost always involves the loss of memory of the impact that caused the concussion. Signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:
• Confusion
• Amnesia
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Nausea or vomiting
• Slurred speech
• Fatigue
Some symptoms of concussions are not apparent until hours or days later. They include:
• Memory or concentration problems
• Sensitivity to light and noise
• Sleep disturbances
• Irritability
• Depression

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