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Concussion management

Concussion management

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Concussion?

Most people with a concussion recover well from symptoms experienced at the time of the injury. But for some people, symptoms can last for days, weeks, or longer. In general, recovery may be slower among older adults, young children, and teens. Those who have had a concussion in the past are also at risk of having another one. Some people may also find that it takes longer to recover if they have another concussion.

 

Symptoms of concussion usually fall into four categories:

Thinking/
Remembering		 Physical Emotional/Mood Sleep
Difficulty thinking clearly Headache

Fuzzy or blurry vision		 Irritability Sleeping more than usual
Feeling slowed down Nausea or vomiting
(early on)

Dizziness		 Sadness Sleep less than usual
Difficulty concentrating Sensitivity to noise or light

Balance problems		 More emotional Trouble falling asleep
Difficulty remembering new information Feeling tired, having no energy Nervousness or anxiety



This content was taken from the CDC website.  For more information, please go tohttps://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/symptoms.html.
 

 

RECOVERY 

Most children with a concussion feel better within a couple of weeks. However for some, symptoms will last for a month or longer. Concussion symptoms may appear during the normal healing process or as your child gets back to their regular activities. If there are any symptoms that concern you or are getting worse, be sure to seek medical care as soon as possible.

What Steps Should My Child Take to Feel Better?

Making short-term changes to your child’s daily activities can help him or her get back to a regular routine more quickly. As your child begins to feel better, you can slowly remove these changes. Use your child’s symptoms to guide return to normal activities. If your child’s symptoms do not worsen during an activity then this activity is OK for them. If symptoms worsen, your child should cut back on how much he or she can do that activity without experiencing symptoms. It is important to remember that each concussion and each child is unique, so your child’s recovery should be customized based on his or her symptoms.

 

 

Factors that might delay recovery include your child having:

  • A history of a previous concussion or other brain injury, neurological or mental health disorders, learning difficulties, and/or
  • family and social stressors.

 

 

 

For more information about Recovery, visit https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_recovery.html.