How to Treat a Concussion

Concussions are brain injuries caused by trauma to the head. The person with a concussion may or may not lose consciousness depending on the severity of the injury. Confusion, blurred vision, headache and nausea are common concussion symptoms. If you suspect that you may have a concussion, you should seek out medical treatment.

Instructions

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  Relay your symptoms to a doctor. Giving a call to a doctor will allow you to see how serious the concussion may be. Especially let them know if you are having any vomiting, weakness, or loss of memory.

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  Undergo any tests if the doctor wishes you to seek out emergency care. They may want you to come in to assess your neurological function and the extent of your head injury.

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  Apply ice to the head. Put the ice wrapped in a cloth at the site of injury. Leave the ice on for at least half an hour to reduce the swelling.

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  Allow yourself time to rest. Following a concussion, a doctor may order a period of bed rest.

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  Take an over the counter pain reliever for the discomfort. In order to reduce your discomfort, a doctor may allow you to take doses of acetaminophen.

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  Increase your fluids. Drinking plenty of water is another recommendation that doctors make for treatment of a concussion.