Please share an interesting fact about dealing with a concussion.

Question

How do you identify brain damage from head trauma or from a concussion, a year after the fact?

Answer 1

Ignore: Pay attention to psychological and emotional changes as they can slow recovery from a concussion.

Answer 2

Ignore: Most concussion get better in two weeks. Younger people usually take longer than adults.

Answer 3

Concussion: Concussion management is a multi-disciplinary approach in medicine.

Answer 4

Ignore: Postconcussional syndrome usually fully resolves by six weeks following head injury.

Answer 5

Ignore: Total brain rest is the key to recovery...Including no "screen time.".

Answer 6

Concussions: Concussions can cause emotional discord.

Answer 7

Ignore: Avoiding subsequent concussions is exceedingly important.

Answer 8

Ignore: Beneficial nutrients post-concussion: omega-3 3000mg/day; curcumin 500mg/day; resveratrol 250mg/day.

Answer 9

Ignore: Low level exercise may actually speed recovery. Discuss with a concussion expert.

Answer 10

Ignore: Concussions are additive. Time is your best ally for recovering from a concussion.

Answer 11

Ignore: Young children are unable to report symptoms with head injury. Maintain a low threshold of suspicion.

Answer 12

Ignore: Take lots of naps. Resting your brain will help you feel clearer and have less headaches.

Answer 13

Ignore: Avoid alcohol and other drugs if you sustain a concussion.

Answer 14

Ignore: In the early phases of recovery... Sleep is your best friend. Give your brain a chance to mend.

Answer 15

Ignore: As with any injury, rest and adequate nutrition is essential for recovery.

Answer 16

Ignore: SLEEP well, you may need more sleep as your brain heals = 8 hours or more + naps when necessary.

Answer 17

Ignore: If specific activities make headache, nausea or dizziness worse, hold off on those activities!!

Answer 18

Ignore: Complete cognitive rest until you've been symptom-free for 24 hours is crucial to recovery.

Answer 19

A: A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body.

Answer 20

With: With rest, most people fully recover from a concussion.

Answer 21

In: In sme people, it may take a few weeks to recover.

Answer 22

Some: Some people take a few weeks to recover.

Answer 23

After: After a concussion the brain is more sensitive to damage.

Answer 24

Repeated: Repeated concussions or a severe concussion may lead to long-lasting problems.

Answer 25

Symptoms: Symptoms of concussions range from mild to severe & can last for hours, days, weeks, or even months.

Answer 26

Brain: Brain rest is very important for recovery for student athletes with a concussion. Less technology!

Answer 27

Ignore: After a concussion seek ample rest, good nutrition and engage in simple memory exercises.

Answer 28

Ignore: You should spontaneously improve over 4-6 weeks maximum if no additional brain injury present.

Answer 29

Ignore: Rest your brain a lot, Rest your body even more, See your doctor first.

Answer 30

Ignore: After a head blow lay low take it slow.

Answer 31

Ignore: Rest your cerebrum Limit brain activity Give it time to heal.

Answer 32

Ignore: Hit your head once requires full recovery without which a 2nd hit could be a fatal discovery!

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