Symptoms in adults that require immediate medical attention: -
Headaches that get worse - Weakness, numbness or decreased
coordination - Repeated vomiting - Cannot be awakened - Have one
pupil -- the black part in the middle of the eye -- larger than
the other - Convulsions or seizures - Slurred speech - Getting
more and more confused, restless or agitated Symptoms in
children that require immediate medical attention: - Any of the
danger signs for adults (see above) - Child won't stop crying -
Child can't be consoled - Child won't nurse or eat Post-
concussion syndrome can occur to people who suffer a head
injury. They may have poor memory and concentration, headache,
fatigue and dizziness for weeks or months after the injury. In
children who have even a moderate concussion, there may be an
increase in irritability, angry behavior and meanness for up to
a year. The AANS recommends that athletes not return to play
while they have these symptoms and that those who have had
repeated concussions should consider en