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Did you have any of these immediate symptoms of a concussion (you already mentioned a headache):
- Amnesia
- Confusion
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ears
- Nausea or vomiting
- Slurred speech
Do you have any of these symptoms that are just now appearing (signs of a concussion that appear later):
- Mood and cognitive disturbances
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Sleep disturbances
According to the Mayo Clinic, most concussions do get better on their own. They do recommend seeking medical attention if you have a prolonged headache (did not quantify "how long" that is). They also said a bruise on the front of the head is generally better than one on the side or back of the head. Other signs that you should seek medical attention:
- Prolonged headache or dizziness
- Vision disturbances
- Nausea or vomiting
- Impaired balance
- Prolonged memory loss
- Ringing in the ears
- Loss of smell or taste
If your only symptom, after reading through all of the lists above, is a headache (and you would not describe it as a "prolonged headache"), the Mayo Clinic recommends:
"Rest is the best recovery technique. Healing takes time. For headaches, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) can be used. Avoid aspirin, as it can increase the risk of bleeding."
Of course, this information is from a website that does not know your personal situation. If you hesitate to visit the doctor right now, do you have a doctor with a nurse whom you can call and ask their medical advice, so they can at least give you some more personalized information based on their telephone protocol (triage), as well as record this incident in your medical chart (in case your symptoms persist)?
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ouch!
Did you have any of these immediate symptoms of a concussion (you already mentioned a headache):
- Amnesia
- Confusion
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ears
- Nausea or vomiting
- Slurred speech
Do you have any of these symptoms that are just now appearing (signs of a concussion that appear later):
- Mood and cognitive disturbances
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Sleep disturbances
According to the Mayo Clinic, most concussions do get better on their own. They do recommend seeking medical attention if you have a prolonged headache (did not quantify "how long" that is). They also said a bruise on the front of the head is generally better than one on the side or back of the head. Other signs that you should seek medical attention:
- Prolonged headache or dizziness
- Vision disturbances
- Nausea or vomiting
- Impaired balance
- Prolonged memory loss
- Ringing in the ears
- Loss of smell or taste
If your only symptom, after reading through all of the lists above, is a headache (and you would not describe it as a "prolonged headache"), the Mayo Clinic recommends:
"Rest is the best recovery technique. Healing takes time. For headaches, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) can be used. Avoid aspirin, as it can increase the risk of bleeding."
Of course, this information is from a website that does not know your personal situation. If you hesitate to visit the doctor right now, do you have a doctor with a nurse whom you can call and ask their medical advice, so they can at least give you some more personalized information based on their telephone protocol (triage), as well as record this incident in your medical chart (in case your symptoms persist)?
August 7, 2008 - 1:56pmThis Comment
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