Are Your Symptoms a Sign that You've Suffered a Concussion?

HEALTH NOTE: If you’re searching for this information because you believe you might have suffered a concussion, you should stop reading and get your head, neck, and spine evaluated as soon as possible. If you’re not sure, or you’re searching for answers and information for a loved one, read on. We’ve got vital information below that can help you determine if a concussion evaluation is necessary.

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Many Accidents Can Cause a Concussion

Accidents can happen at any time and in almost any place, usually without warning. Auto accidents are one of the most common, but there are also sporting accidents, slips and falls, work-related accidents, and several more types. While some accidents cause only slight injuries that you can treat with ice and aspirin, others frequently cause a much more severe problem: concussion.

What Type of Accidents Can Cause a Concussion?

Several types of relatively common injuries can cause a concussion. A fall from a ladder, for example, or slipping in the bathtub and hitting your head on the wall. Falling off a bicycle is a common way many people get a concussion, as is slipping and falling on an icy sidewalk. Sports are also an activity where many concussions occur. Getting hit in the head with a baseball bat can cause one, as well as a “big hit” in football or a head-on-head hit in rugby.

In other words, many different types of accidents can cause a concussion. Any accident where the person’s head is violently struck, or strikes, something can cause this life-altering condition. That’s why, after any accident that involves trauma to the head, getting evaluated for a concussion is essential.

There are three specific classes of accidents that cause concussions. They include:

Direct Impact Injuries. This is when you get hit on the head with something or fall and hit your head on something.
Acceleration / Deceleration injuries. This type is common when you’re involved in a car, motorcycle, truck, or even a boating accident, where you’re moving one moment and stopped suddenly and completely the next. Playing football is also a cause of acceleration/deceleration injuries.
Blast injuries. These are more common with people in the military or who work in heavy construction.

What, Exactly, Is a Concussion?

A concussion results from an accident where the head impacts something violently, whether a wall, the floor, a car, another person’s head, etc. The reason why is that when your head strikes something suddenly and violently, the delicate brain inside gets thrown suddenly and forcefully also.

The impact the brain suffers when hitting the inside of your head is the cause of the concussion. If the trauma is severe, it can also lead to bleeding in the brain, which can be fatal if not detected and treated promptly. By the way, you’ll often hear the term “brain injury” when doctors talk about concussions. They’re more or less the same thing. A concussion is an injury to the brain from a violent impact.

What Types of Symptoms Does a Concussion Cause?

There are several different symptoms that a concussion typically causes. Some of them, which you’ll see below, can be easy to miss. Others, however, can be so severe they are almost debilitating. They include:

Headache
Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
Nausea (often severe)
Blurred vision
Drowsiness or Dazed appearance
Dizziness
Brain Fog (Inability to concentrate)
Slurred Speech
Forgetfulness
A loss of taste or smell
Inability to sleep
Being sensitive to bright lights and loud noise
Seizures
Loss of Balance

HEALTH NOTE: If you or a loved one are suffering from any (or all) of the symptoms above, an evaluation for concussion is highly recommended for your health and safety.

HEALTH NOTE: Children can also suffer concussions. If your child has any of the symptoms above, they should also be evaluated for a concussion right away.

A Concussion Evaluation Could Save Your Life

The consequences of a concussion can be life-altering, especially if not detected and treated correctly (and quickly). The very best way to determine if you or a loved one are suffering the effects of a concussion is to be evaluated for one at Stridewell.

Concussion evaluations at Stridewell are performed by our imPACT certified physician. They will determine if you are indeed suffering from a concussion and give you several options for treatment to get your health back to 100%. Contact us today at 480.550.9355 to schedule your evaluation appointment or visit us at www.stridewell.com.

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