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Can you get a concussion and not realize it?
Since something as ordinary as a fall or sudden movement can cause your brain to move within your skull, you may sustain a concussion and not realize it. Don’t ignore any new signs or symptoms you feel after an event that involves your head.
What happens if you don’t know you have a concussion?
“Short term memory loss, when someone can’t remember the injury or what happened before it, is common.” Other common symptoms include headache, neck pain, nausea, dizziness, fatigue and feeling dazed. Depression, anxiety, loss of appetite and problems sleeping may appear after a concussion.
What happens if you have an undiagnosed concussion?
Untreated concussions can result in terrible symptoms that prevent you from maintaining your normal everyday routine. They impact every aspect of your life – at work, at school, and in your relationships – because they diminish your physical ability and affect your mental health.
What are 5 symptoms of a concussion?
Headache or “pressure” in head.
How do I check myself for a concussion?
Physical signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:
- Headache.
- Ringing in the ears.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Fatigue or drowsiness.
- Blurry vision.
Can you go to sleep with a concussion?
Medical experts once warned that people should stay awake if they had a concussion. They based this advice on the theory that sleeping with a concussion could cause a person to fall into a coma or even die. However, medical experts now agree that it is safe for a person to sleep if they have a concussion.
What is the prognosis for a concussion?
The overall prognosis for patients with concussions is good. With minimal intervention and a proper diagnosis, a large majority of patients who sustained a single concussion/ mTBI will recover within hours or days with no lasting ill effects. Generally 85-90% of individuals with concussion/mTBI recover within a 30-day window from the time of injury.
What are the side effects of a concussion?
Physical Side Effects. Physical side effects that can be recognized by the person suffering the concussion include dizziness, headache and nausea.There may also be a ringing in the ears and increased sensitivity to sound and lights.
What are the symptoms of a head concussion?
The most common symptom of a concussion is a headache. This is an especially serious symptom if the headache gets worse over time, which might mean that there is bleeding in the skull. Other symptoms include: nausea. balance problems/dizziness.
How long does post-concussion syndrome last?
In general, for most people, symptoms of post-concussion syndrome only last for up to a few weeks. But for some people, the symptoms last longer and can last for three to six months or (rarely) a year or more.