I was just getting ready for bed & hit the top of my head on the corner of my chest of drawers very hard. It scared the crap out of me when I did it. I have a gash on the top of my head & although I feel fine, I've always heard not to go to sleep if you have a concussion. Should I be okay?? What's some symptoms of a concussion?
2007-02-05 19:10:16 · 8 answers · asked by Brooke~* 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
symptoms of a concussion are
-having blurred vision or seeing spots (black spots )
-speech is slurred or having difficulty talking
-confusion or slow mentally processing things
-severe headache that won't stop
-dizziness or feelings of faintness
-nausea or vomiting
-severe sleepiness
as long as you don't have any of those symptoms-you should be fine. if there is someone in the house with you-have them check on you periodically if it will make you feel better.
for pain you can take ibuprofen (if not allergic). take 200-400mg every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.
the knot on your head could be there for several days but if after 7 days it hasn't decreased in size or you have persistant headaches-make an appt to see your dr
hope you feel better soon
2007-02-05 22:09:24 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of the symptoms of concussion are seeing stars, dizziness, feeling dazed or lightheaded, loss of consciousness, confusion, headache, blurred vision, loss of short-term memory, perseveration, nausea & vomiting, slurred speech, anxiety for no apparent reason, loss of coordination and balance, poor concentration.
I don't think you need to worry if you're not experiencing these symptoms.
2007-02-06 03:22:11 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a gash on your head, sounds like you might need to go to the ER anyway to have it stitched up. They can check for a concussion then.
2007-02-06 03:15:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, blackouts, nausea, and vomiting. There may be others, but only those happened to me when I got a concussion.
2007-02-06 03:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jack S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll be right. Watch your head next time and yeah if any symptoms as those above happen see a doctor. Take care
2007-02-06 03:24:10 · answer #5 · answered by Leroy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably had a minor concussion. You will be fine as long as you don't feel any naussea or dizziness and vomitting.
2007-02-06 03:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by vanessa w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dizziness, blacking out, sudden barfing, no you arent all that badly dammaged, but it sure hurts doesnt it
2007-02-06 03:14:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you are asking questions you are ok
start worying if you dont know your name or where you come from
2007-02-06 03:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋