{"id":2686,"date":"2020-05-29T13:34:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T13:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=2686"},"modified":"2023-11-08T04:20:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T04:20:39","slug":"concussions-can-be-serious-seek-immediate-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/neurology\/concussions-can-be-serious-seek-immediate-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Concussions can be serious, seek immediate help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brain rests inside the skull in a pool of liquid called the cerebro-spinal fluid. The fluid creates a cushioning effect for the brain, so that our daily activities do not cause movement of the brain inside the skull.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when a person undergoes a head injury due to a fall, an accident, an assault on the head, physical abuse (where the person\u2019s head is shaken vigorously), a sports-related injury, or a road accident, the situation is different. The brain is knocked around inside the hard skull. This causes what is called a \u2018concussion\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the brain controls almost every function of our body, concussion can have several short-term symptoms or consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Causes and Risk Factors<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falling which results in head injury; especially common in young children and older adults<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating in high-risk sporting activities which can cause extreme impact to the head or rapid deceleration of the head, such as football, hockey, soccer, rugby, boxing, diving, or theme-park rides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being involved in a motor vehicle collision, resulting in a head injury or whiplash injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being involved in a road accident as a pedestrian<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a soldier, paramilitary or police personnel involved in a combat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a victim of physical abuse where the head is beaten or shaken vigorously<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having had a concussion in the past due to any of the above reasons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet or slippery surfaces which cause slippage and head injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diseases such as Parkinson\u2019s syndrome where the person\u2019s motor skills have deteriorated, resulting in head injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises or leisure activities that are not properly done, resulting in rapid movement of the head<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vigorous head-banging which is common with music artists and their fans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"also-read\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/k-way-health\/neurology\/warning-signs-of-brain-tumour\/\">Recognize the warning signs of brain tumour, save a life<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Grades or Types of Concussions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concussions are graded as mild, moderate or severe depending on the symptoms displayed after the event. Also called Grade 1, 2 and 3 concussion<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 1: Symptoms last for less than 15 minutes but there is no loss of consciousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 2: There is no loss of consciousness but the symptoms last longer than 15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 3: The person loses consciousness, sometimes just for a few seconds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the grade of concussion, the symptoms can vary. It\u2019s good to consult a doctor immediately and not take them casually, or try home-remedies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Symptoms in adolescents or adults<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cognitive or brain-function related<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion or feeling dazed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">concentration difficulties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temporary memory loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion or feeling as if in a fog<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed response to questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetfulness, such as repeatedly asking the same question<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentration and memory complaints<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion or disorientation, such as difficulty recognizing people or places<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sensory organs related<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slurred speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitivity to light<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitivity to noise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ringing in ears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unequal pupil size<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abnormal eye movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorders of taste and smell<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Psychological<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clumsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sluggishness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behaviour or personality changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability and other personality changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological adjustment problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression and sadness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Others<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nausea or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balance problems or dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loss of physical coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">problems walking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seizures, dizziness and \u2018seeing stars\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">draining of blood or clear fluid from the ears or nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brief loss of consciousness after the injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an inability to wake up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dazed appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep disturbances<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Symptoms in infants or children<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large head bumps or bruises on areas other than the forehead<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive crying<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dazed appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability and crankiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of balance and unsteady walking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listlessness and tiring easily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of interest in favourite toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change in eating or sleeping patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Prevention<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Use protective equipment:<\/strong> If you are participating in a sporting or leisure activity where there can be knock on your head, an injury to your head, or shaking of your head, wear proper headgear, padding, mouth and eye-guards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Use a helmet:<\/strong> Bike-riders and sportspersons should wear a helmet at all times. The helmet should fit properly and be well-maintained without any other issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Drive safely:<\/strong> While driving a four-wheel, wear a seatbelt and follow prescribed speed limits. Do not drive under the influence of alcohol, or drugs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Be sensible:<\/strong> Avoid getting into fights where you may be assaulted on the head<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Make your home and office safe:<\/strong> Ensure there is adequate lighting, the floor is not wet or slippery and there are no overhanging objects or loose objects that can hit your head.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Protect your children:<\/strong> Block stairways and install window guards to reduce the risk of falling. Watch your children during sporting or leisure activities to prevent the risk of injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Exercise regularly:<\/strong> This keeps you mentally and physically fit. This prevents the risk of losing balance and falling, or getting confused over minor matters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Treatment for Concussions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With mild and moderate concussion, the chances of recovery are very good. Even with severe concussion, the right treatment can reverse the effects of concussion with time. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the concussion. Only in cases of severe concussion, a surgery may be required. Else, the doctor will prescribe rest (lots of it), therapy to normalize your brain functions, and medication to numb pain or suppress unwanted symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Seek expert help<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concussion can happen to anybody once or twice in their lifetime. However, a concussion should not be ignored no matter how mild it is. A doctor is best qualified to assess whether you have grade-1, 2 or 3 types of concussion. He\/she will conduct various tests to diagnose this and then prescribe the right course of treatment for best results. Consult a reputed hospital for this. They have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/centers-of-excellence-and-specialties\/neurology-doctors\/trichy-cantonment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top neurosurgeons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with enough experience and expertise in handling concussion cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"caps\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to keep your brain active and healthy?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SIb-dBryC1c\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. 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