2006-10-27 15:52:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
A concussion is violent jarring; a shock. An injury to an organ, especially the brain, produced by a violent blow and followed by a temporary or prolonged loss of function.
An athlete getting a concussion might experience these symptoms
Appears dazed or stunned
Is confused about assignment
Forgets plays
Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
Moves clumsily
Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness
Shows behavior or personality changes
Can't recall events prior to hit
Can't recall events after hit
Other symptoms include
Headache
Nausea
Balance problems or dizziness
Double or fuzzy vision
Sensitivity to light or noise
Feeling sluggish
Feeling foggy or groggy
Concentration or memory problems
Confusion
Concussions are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head
can occur even if the athlete doesn't lose consciousness
can happen in any sport
may not cause symptoms until days or weeks after the injury
can cause brain swelling, permanent brain damage, or even death, if an athlete has a second concussion before fulling recovering from a first one
2006-10-27 16:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by Helper..Hopefully 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a bruising of the brain. It's associated with a head injury, but doesn't involve bleeding into any area of the brain or the surrounding membranesYou will have a headache and sort of feel like you have hangover. It may last for a few days to a few weeks. Ther is generally no specific treatment. You can take tylenol or advil for the pain. If it gets worse inspite of the medicine, then you need to see a doctor.
Best wishes.
2006-10-27 23:11:28 · answer #2 · answered by sandra j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is where your brain semi-lightly bangs against the side of your skull and bruises slightly
2006-10-27 23:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by justalilwickedx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's when your brain sort of sloshes around in your skull and it goes into shock somewhat.
2006-10-27 23:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋