Concussions

HealthCare Matters: Concussions

Concussions LD Whether you hit your head playing sports, tripping and falling, or as a result of an automobile accident, concussions are a HUGE concern.

Get the concussion basics with Rebecca Stewart and Elliot Joseph and their expert guests.

Concussion

A concussion is a mild form of a traumatic brain injury.
It's caused by a direct blow or jolt to the head, face or neck.
A few causes of concussions include a fall...
A tackle in a contact sport, such as football.
A violent assault
A motor vehicle accident
Walking or running into an obstacle
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
An explosion
Concussion symptoms include nausea and/or vomiting...
Dizziness
Stumbling or clumsiness
Disorientation
Double vision or blurred vision
Headache
Unusual drowsiness and slurred speech
Most concussions can be prevented by taking simple measures, including...
Using age- and size-appropriate and properly installed car and booster seats.
Using gates at the top and bottom of stairs to prevent serious falls.
Wearing the right helmet for the right activity.

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