Question 1

right pupil is a bit larger than left, soon after waking up for 5 days. i had a concussion 3 months ago, i recovered in a week. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes, implies brain: injury from concussion, though only issues commonly detectable by current technology would be large enough tissue damage (stroke) or intracranial bleed; possibly subdural hematoma. The latter occasionally becomes symptomatic slowly &amp; progressively over time. Latest model NMRI scans, 1.5- 3.0 Tesla systems generally have the best sensitivity, Suggest finding assistance worthy your trust.

Question 2

unequal pupils, is it caused by concussion or are they related at all?

Accepted Answer

Can be normal : About 20% of people have unequal pupils with no underlying cause.

Question 3

if someone has dialated pupils from a concussion. this means they don't react to light at all and are huge in size right?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Dilated pupils are larger than normal and don't react to light as much as normal.See your personal provider to further evaluate the cause.

Question 4

i was shining my mobile flash into my eyes for 5 minutes from 5cm distance to check my pupils after concussion. could i cause any permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

: Did you experience a closed head injury causing loss of consciousness, alteration of memory, or a combination of both?  If not, you did not have a concussion.  Doubt your light damaged your eyes.  But if you are concerned of potential brain damage from an injury, contact your physician.

Question 5

17yo daughter hit back of head iceskating. was a little dizzy, pupils dilating properly, headaches for about 5 hours, intensity varies. concussion?

Accepted Answer

Must be evaluated: by a professional not by you  , to make sure no intracranial injury , will need tests for this, take her to your nearest ER

Question 6

son received concussion playing foot ball it now been a couple of days his lip have swelled and he says there num, headache, pupils dilated, feels week, feels like he's going to puke but never does. do we need to be concerned?

Accepted Answer

The : The american academy of pediatrics recommends that you call your child's doctor for advice for anything more than a light bump on the head. If your child is alert, moving normally and responsive to you, then it's most likely a mild injury and you can follow up with your child's doctor in a day or two. It's ok to let them sleep/nap at this point if they are tired. If your child worsens, however, then that would be a reason to go to the emergency room.

Other reasons to seek emergency care are: 
-vomiting 
-worsening headache 
-confusion 
-loss of consciousness 
-slurred speech 
-changes in behavior such as increasing irritability or fussiness 
-worsening coordination such as trouble walking or clumsiness 
-seizures 
-changes in pupils such as one larger than the other 
-lasting or recurrent dizziness 
-blood or fluid coming from the nose or ears 
- large bumps or bruises on areas other than the forehead - especially in infants

a good rule of thumb is when in doubt, get it checked out! you may also want to talk with your child's doctor about impact testing and whether it is available in your area. It is a series of cognitive tests your child can do to monitor when it will be safe for him to return to sports.

Question 7

what are symptoms of a concussion?

Accepted Answer

Altered awareness: The concussed person is an unreliable historian.Most often they want to get back into the game and will negate their symptoms so they can continue playing.We, in florida, are moving to hold concussed players out for at least a week to measure(as best we can) their injury.

Question 8

are hot flashes a symptom from a concussion?

Accepted Answer

not typical: Brain injury can potentially cause problems with thermoregulation if there is injury to parts of the brain like the hypothalamus. This is a relatively rare cause of fever in the severely head injured patient. You should rule out infections.

Question 9

what symptoms are common in a head concussion?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms are multipl: Symptoms incluse alterations of consciousness, headache, confused thinking, nausea and vomiting, difficulty with balance and fatigue are common, lasting minutes to hours to as long as months.  An acquired attention deficit disorder and slowing of processing information.  You should not go back to school or work until these symptoms resolve.

Question 10

why does a concussion show no symptoms right away?

Accepted Answer

Definition: The classical definition of a cerebral concussion is that of a brain injury causing a transient loss of consciousness with complete recovery. It is usual not to have symptoms. Many things are called concussions but are not truly classic in their presentation.

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Right pupil is a bit larger than left, soon after waking up for 5 days. i had a concussion 3 months ago, i recovered in a week. should i be concerned?

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Unequal pupils, is it caused by concussion or are they related at all?

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If someone has dialated pupils from a concussion. this means they don't react to light at all and are huge in size right?

A member asked:

I was shining my mobile flash into my eyes for 5 minutes from 5cm distance to check my pupils after concussion. could i cause any permanent damage?

A member asked:

17yo daughter hit back of head iceskating. was a little dizzy, pupils dilating properly, headaches for about 5 hours, intensity varies. concussion?

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Son received concussion playing foot ball it now been a couple of days his lip have swelled and he says there num, headache, pupils dilated, feels week, feels like he's going to puke but never does. do we need to be concerned?

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What are symptoms of a concussion?

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Are hot flashes a symptom from a concussion?

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What symptoms are common in a head concussion?

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Why does a concussion show no symptoms right away?

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