Do I Have a Concussion?

Question

Two days ago I was hit in the head by a flag (the metal pole part). I felt dizzy, but I didn't pass out. I continued to have a bad headache for the rest of the day, and it continued yesterday and today. About an hour after being hit I felt naucious, but I didn't throw up. Also, yesterday and Saturday night I felt wierd- I couldn't pay atention and felt slightly confused. I never lost my memory and I feel fine today, except for the headache. Also, the place that was hit is still sore. I think I have a mild concussion. What do you think? What should I do about it?

Answer 1

almost textbook mild concussion. Your head should stop hurting soon. A mild concussion isn't a huge deal, but it does make you more susseptable to them in the future. The place where you got hit will be sore for a few more days, it's probably bruised.

if your symptoms get worse, go to the doctor. Otherwise you should be just fine

Answer 2

See your Doctor. Head injuries are nothing to mess with. Even if you don't have a concussion you can have inter-cranial bleeding that can act like a stroke. Better to be safe than sorry!

Answer 3

All the symptons seem to indicate a mild concussion. All the symptons should just go on there own. However just to be on the safe side I would just go for a check up at the doctors, you can never be too careful when it comes to head injuries.

Answer 4

If you start having more symptoms or are not better tomorrow. Go to the hospital, you may have a slow bleed.

Tenderness where you got hit is to be expected. The confusion a few days later is definitely something to be concerned about.

Don't take aspirin for the headache.

Answer 5

Symptoms of concussion include:


headache


disorientation as to time, date, or place


confusion


dizziness


vacant stare or confused expression


incoherent or incomprehensible speech


incoordination or weakness


amnesia for the events immediately preceding the blow


nausea or vomiting


double vision


ringing in the ears

These symptoms may last from several minutes to several hours. More severe or longer-lasting symptoms may indicate more severe brain injury. The person with a concussion may or may not lose consciousness from the blow; if so, it will be for several minutes at the most. More prolonged unconsciousness indicates more severe brain injury.

The severity of concussion is graded on a three-point scale, used as a basis for treatment decisions.


Grade 1: no loss of consciousness, transient confusion, and other symptoms that resolve within 15 minutes.


Grade 2: no loss of consciousness, transient confusion, and other symptoms that require more than 15 minutes to resolve.


Grade 3: loss of consciousness for any period.

Days or weeks after the accident, the person may show signs of:


headache


poor attention and concentration


memory difficulties


anxiety


depression


sleep disturbances


light and noise intolerance

The occurrence of such symptoms is called "post-concussion syndrome
The symptoms of concussion usually clear quickly and without lasting effect, if no further injury is sustained during the healing process. Guidelines for returning to sports activities are based on the severity of the concussion.

A grade 1 concussion can usually be treated with rest and continued observation alone. The person may return to sports activities that same day, but only after examination by a trained professional, and after all symptoms have completely resolved. If the person sustains a second concussion of any severity that same day, he or she should not be allowed to continue contact sports until he or she has been symptom-free, during both rest and activity, for one week.

A person with a grade 2 concussion must discontinue sports activity for the day, should be evaluated by a trained professional, and should be observed closely throughout the day to make sure that all symptoms have completely cleared. Worsening of symptoms, or continuation of any symptoms beyond one week, indicates the need for a CT or MRI scan. Return to contact sports should only occur after one week with no symptoms, both at rest and during activity, and following examination by a physician. Following a second grade 2 concussion, the person should remain symptom-free for two weeks before resuming contact sports.

A person with a grade 3 concussion (involving any loss of consciousness, no matter how brief) should be examined by a medical professional either on the scene or in an emergency room. More severe symptoms may warrant a CT or MRI scan, along with a thorough neurological and physical exam. The person should be hospitalized if any abnormalities are found or if confusion persists. Prolonged unconsciousness and worsening symptoms require urgent neurosurgical evaluation or transfer to a trauma center. Following discharge from professional care, the patient is closely monitored for neurological symptoms which may arise or worsen. If headaches or other symptoms worsen or last longer than one week, a CT or MRI scan should be performed. Contact sports are avoided for one week following unconsciousness of only seconds, and for two weeks for unconsciousness of a minute or more. A person receiving a second grade 3 concussion should avoid contact sports for at least a month after all symptoms have cleared, and then only with the approval of a physician. If signs of brain swelling or bleeding are seen on a CT or MRI scan, the athlete should not return to the sport for the rest of the season, or even indefinitely.

For someone who has sustained a concussion of any severity, it is critically important that he or she avoid the possibility of another blow to the head until well after all symptoms have cleared to prevent second-impact syndrome. The guidelines above are designed to minimize the risk of this syndrome.

Answer 6

First of all go see a doctor. Second you can check to see if your pupils dilate properly or if you have any straw coloured fluid coming out of your ears.

Answer 7

the firsst 24 hours are the most important. if you did not loose concussion. your arr\e most likley ok.

Answer 8

call your doctor or go to the er dont ask this kind of question on line just go now

Answer 9

I think you should see a doctor.

Answer 10

Go to the doctor, as you've been conked bad.