Symptoms of a concussion can range from mild to severe. They can include:
Altered level of consciousness (drowsy, hard to arouse, or similar changes)
Confusion, feeling spacey, or not thinking straight
Headache
Loss of consciousness
Memory loss (amnesia) of events before the injury or immediately after
Nausea and vomiting
Seeing flashing lights
Feeling like you have "lost time"
The following are emergency symptoms of a concussion. Seek immediate medical care if there are:
Changes in alertness and consciousness
Convulsions (seizures)
Muscle weakness on one or both sides
Persistent confusion
Persistent unconsciousness (coma)
Repeated vomiting
Unequal pupils
Unusual eye movements
Walking problems
Head injuries that result in concussion often are associated with injury to the neck and spine. Take particular care when moving patients who have had a head injury.
While recovering from a concussion, you may:
Be withdrawn, easily upset, or confused
Have a hard time with tasks that require remembering or concentrating
Have mild headaches
Be less tolerant of noise
What are the symptoms of Concussion?
Symptoms of a concussion can range from mild to severe. They can include:
Altered level of consciousness (drowsy, hard to arouse, or similar changes)
Confusion, feeling spacey, or not thinking straight
Headache
Loss of consciousness
Memory loss (amnesia) of events before the injury or immediately after
Nausea and vomiting
Seeing flashing lights
Feeling like you have "lost time"
The following are emergency symptoms of a concussion. Seek immediate medical care if there are:
Changes in alertness and consciousness
Convulsions (seizures)
Muscle weakness on one or both sides
Persistent confusion
Persistent unconsciousness (coma)
Repeated vomiting
Unequal pupils
Unusual eye movements
Walking problems
Head injuries that result in concussion often are associated with injury to the neck and spine. Take particular care when moving patients who have had a head injury.
While recovering from a concussion, you may:
Be withdrawn, easily upset, or confused
Have a hard time with tasks that require remembering or concentrating
Have mild headaches
Be less tolerant of noise