Concussion
Review the following resources from Centers for Disease Control:
Content Source: https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/symptoms.html
When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Danger Signs in Adults
In rare cases, a person with a concussion may form a dangerous blood clot that crowds the brain against the skull. Contact your health care professional or emergency department right away if you experience these danger signs after a bump, blow, or jolt to your head or body:
- Headache that gets worse and does not go away
- Weakness, numbness or decreased coordination
- Repeated vomiting or nausea
- Slurred speech
The people checking on you should take you to an emergency department right away if you:
- Look very drowsy or cannot wake up
- Have one pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) larger than the other
- Have convulsions or seizures
- Cannot recognize people or places
- Are getting more and more confused, restless, or agitated
- Have unusual behavior
- Lose consciousness
Danger Signs in Children
Take your child to the emergency department right away if they received a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, and:
- Have any of the danger signs for adults listed above
- Will not stop crying and are inconsolable
- Will not nurse or eat
Contact Us
If you or your loved one has experienced either a traumatic brain injury or concussion and are recommended for rehabilitation services, please contact us.