Symptoms:
- Headache
- Loss of memory
- Confusion
- Loss of consciousness
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ears
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Slurred speech
- Delayed response to questions
- Appearing dazed
- Fatigue
- Trouble concentrating
- Sensitivity to light and noise
Causes:
- Blow to the head
- Sports
- Car accidents
- Being violently shaken
Treatments:
- Rest (physically and mentally)
- Pain relievers
- Avoid visual and sensory stimuli
- No physical activity
When to see a doctor:
- See a doctor in 1-2 days if head injury is acquired
- Emergency care when there is
- Repeated vomiting
- Loss of consciousness is longer than 30 seconds
- Headache that gets worse over time
- Change in personality
- Changes in physical coordination
- Confusion
- Slurred speech
- Seizures