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Anyone who’s played or watched full-contact sports as football has probably heard of a concussion. This is a mild type of brain injury that can develop from an impact or if the head is jerked around. When your head is affected in one of these ways, the brain can collide against the inside of the skull, which causes a concussion.
Concussions are usually not life-threatening, but they do affect your brain function. Medical professionals can help you recover from a concussion, so you should seek treatment immediately if you have the symptoms of one.
The symptoms of a concussion after a car accident
Learning to recognize the symptoms of a concussion can help you know when to seek treatment for one if you or someone else in the accident needs it. The symptoms of a concussion include:
- Headache
- Confusion
- Amnesia
- Dizziness
- Slurred speech
- Blurred vision
- Nausea or vomiting
- Light or sound sensitivity
- Difficulty focusing
- Personality changes
What can doctors do to treat a concussion?
A medical professional can examine your symptoms and determine the severity of your concussion. There are three grades of concussions. Grade 1 and 2 concussions are more minor and usually require a period of rest or medication until you’ve recovered. The time to recover from a grade 1 or 2 concussion can range from a few hours to a few days.
Grade 3 concussions are more intense and require more steps in treatment. Doctors may order an MRI scan to check for signs of blood loss and symptoms of other brain injuries. Doctors may also have you stay in the hospital for a night or two to monitor your recovery progress and check to see if your symptoms are growing worse.
In many cases, rest is the best treatment for concussions, but you need to visit a doctor to make sure your injuries aren’t more serious. Also, the tension in the neck can worsen concussions, so you may need to visit a chiropractor for neck adjustments to help reduce concussion pain.
Visit the iRISE Spine and Joint Institute for concussion treatment
Are you or someone you know experiencing the symptoms of a concussion following an automobile accident? Our orthopedic specialists at the Florida Spine and Joint Institute can help. We have MRI facilities to scan your brain for other injuries, and we have Doctors of Chiropractic who can help reduce tension in your neck. Contact us today to talk to our team about concussion treatment or to schedule an initial appointment.
