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Everything you need to know about concussion

Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that heals with time. Read on to know more about it.

By: Paras Hemrajani   | | Published: September 12, 2019 5:57 pm
Tags: Concussion  head injury effect on senses  head injury effects  head injury hazards  Indian Head Injury Foundation  
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Dizziness is a term used to describe a range of sensations, such as lightheadedness or feeling faint, a false sense of motion or spinning (vertigo), wooziness or heavy-headedness, weak or unsteady. Walking, standing up or moving your head may trigger or worsen these feelings. If you feel dizzy, you may also feel nauseous. No, dizziness isn’t a disease; it’s actually a symptom of various disorders. Don’t worry! It rarely signals a life-threatening condition. Felling dizzy occasionally is not something to worry about. However, see a doctor if you experience any recurrent, sudden, severe, or prolonged and unexplained dizziness or vertigo. How long the dizziness lasts and any other symptoms you have may help identify the cause. There are many possible causes of your dizziness, including inner ear disturbance, motion sickness and medication effects. Dizziness may indicate an underlying health condition, such as poor circulation, infection or injury. Here are five causes of dizziness that may need immediate medical attention:

When you bang your head against a hard and solid object, it may injure your brain and affect the matter inside. This mild traumatic brain injury is very common among athletes, you might have also felt it during a fall or car accident. But this is not a life-threatening disorder and is temporary in nature. It can cause a temporary loss of functionality in the brain. It effects judgement, speech, balance and reflexes of an individual. After a concussion, it is possible that a person might not remember what happened. During the 2014 football world cup, a German player continued playing with a concussion. He was later taken away on a stretcher. It is important that you treat your first concussion properly, because while the this concussion may not be life-threating, a second one can be. According to a study conducted by McGill University in Montreal, a person who already had a concussion is more likely to suffer a second concussion. Also Read - Recovering from concussion? Try these home remedies to speed up your healing process

Symptoms of concussion

Symptoms may vary depending on the severity of the injury and the person it has happened to. Loss of consciousness is a symptom, but a very rare one. It is mostly followed by nausea, ringing in the ears, headache, lack of coordination, memory loss, sensitivity to light or noise, difficulty concentrating, vomiting, dizziness, sleepiness and excessive fatigue. The symptoms can be immediate or delayed. The delay could be for hours, days, weeks and even months after the incident. Also Read - Vertigo: 5 surprising facts that you should know



These are all symptoms that you will notice if you have a concussion. Be alert if you see someone with balance issues, abnormal eye movement, repeated vomiting and problems walking. They may be suffering from a concussion. Also Read - Teens with concussion may benefit from earlier physical therapy (PT)

Babies can also have concussion. They may exhibit slurred speech and walking difficulties, but irritability, drowsiness, vomiting and secretion from their mouth, ears or nose may also indicate concussion. Though this is not a life-threatening condition for an adult, it may cause permanent brain damage in children.

Diagnosis of a concussion

While a simple physical examination is enough to diagnose a concussion, athletes are often advised to undergo an MRI or CT scan for precautionary purposes. A doctor can recommend an electroencephalogram (keeps check of the brain waves) if your concussion is followed by a seizure.

Treatment options

There is no treatment for concussion. It heals with time. What doctors can do is treat the symptoms. He does so, based on the severity of the injury and the symptom. If, for example, your symptom is a mild headache, then he/she will provide you with a pain reliever like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. But if you have a swelling in your brain or bleeding in your brain from the injury, then you might need surgery.

Avoid alcohol if you have this condition. It will slow down your recovery. The best way of treating a concussion is rest and protection. Try to protect your head from any further injury.

Published : September 12, 2019 5:57 pm
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