2007-01-23 16:15:32 · 7 answers · asked by krystalklear 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Special problems with mild head injury
Children, preschool and primary school
This is the time when the brain has most learning to do and a head injury that affects memory, even for a short time, can have a serious effect. Family and teachers may not realise that this can happen. If there is any suggestion that after a head injury, even a mild one, your child is not progressing as well as he should, you should get expert help.
School and university
People at secondary school and university also depend on their ability to learn, and again even a short period of incapacity at a critical time, such as the run-up to an exam, can have a serious effect. Often they and their families may not want to admit that there is a problem, but if there is a suggestion that they are having unexpected difficulty with their work, they should ask for expert advice.
Older people
As people reach middle age they are likely to be more affected by a head injury. The symptoms they have are the same, but they often need more help and more time to get over them.
People who work on their own
What you should remember after having a mild head injury:
Do not drive your car or motorbike until you have made sure that your concentration is good and your reactions are quick enough.
Do not expect to deal with alcohol in the usual way until you have fully recovered. One small drink may lay you flat.
Do not expose yourself to the risk of another injury. Until you have recovered completely your reactions will be slow and you may be clumsy, just inviting a second accident.
Do not think it's giving in to have a rest when you are tired. It's not a sin to have a sleep in the afternoon. Do not swear to finish the spring cleaning when you feel tired, even if it kills you. It may.
Do start work again by easy stages. Do not let your colleagues or your boss pressure you to work longer than you feel you can.
Homemakers and people with their own businesses can have special difficulty in managing their head injury symptoms. Often they feel that they can't afford to stop working, and so they deny that they're ill. Because they're not coping, the problems mount up and they become more and more stressed until a crisis occurs. Family and friends then need to persuade them to accept help and reduce their work load, and to get expert advice.
2007-01-23 16:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by DB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't sleep that day for long periods of time because they *could* go into a coma. Not to scare you or anything but they say keep them awake because if a problem arises they will *pass out* But if they are sleeping and and a problem arises and they slip into a coma you won't know because you will think they are sleeping. I also have small children and bumping their heads is almost an everyday thing. I just watch them carfully and if they deceide they need a nap or something I allow a short 20-30 min nap here and there. But never a lay down to sleep for at least 8-12 hrs after the bump. Now this answer comes from 2 nursing students and 2 parents whos children are clumpsy oxes and trip over their own feet.
2016-03-14 23:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take massive levels of antioxidants. A mild concussion causes significant brain injury and the damaged cells die and leak their toxic contents into the brain which damages more cells. Numerous medical studies have demonstrated that this 'spreading damage' is minimized in patients with high antioxidant status. Get to your health food store and pick-up a quality antioxidant supplement. You may want to add additional vitamin C and 'all natural' mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols (natural forms of vitamin E). Some NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) would also be wise (1500 milligrams/day).
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-01-23 16:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. But if you haven't already done so, see a doctor to be certain that this is what you have. Don't diagnose yourself.
But if you do have a mild concussion, they won't do anything to treat it. They just tell you to rest for a few days.
But make sure what you have.
2007-01-23 16:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by tychobrahe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mainly rest...The human body has a miraculous way of healing itself.
Report any neurlogical changes to your doctor immediately...loss of balance,dizziness,weakness, slurred or slurrying speech,.vision problems, severe headaches,nausea, vomiting or mental status changes..
2007-01-23 18:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by prettycoolchick38 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You loose consciousness - and hope you get medical attention asap .
2007-01-23 16:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't vote for bush again
2007-01-23 16:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nothing just rest
2007-01-23 16:18:12 · answer #8 · answered by 1401 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋