How do you tell if an athlete has a concussion?

Recognizing Signs of a Concussion

  1. Loss of consciousness.
  2. Headache.
  3. Feeling in a “fog”
  4. Difficulty remembering.
  5. Behavioral changes (irritability, rapid changes in mood, exaggerated emotions, aggressiveness, depression, decreased tolerance to stress, etc)
  6. Nausea/vomiting.
  7. Difficulty with balance.

What are the 3 types of concussions?

Types of Concussions

  • Grade 1: Mild, with symptoms that last less than 15 minutes and involve no loss of consciousness.
  • Grade 2: Moderate, with symptoms that last longer than 15 minutes and involve no loss of consciousness.
  • Grade 3: Severe, in which the person loses consciousness, sometimes for just a few seconds.

What is the most common sport to get a concussion?

In what sports are concussions most often reported?

  • Concussions occur in all sports with the highest incidence in football, hockey, rugby, soccer and basketball.
  • The largest number of sports and recreation related TBIs among males occurred during bicycling, football, and basketball.

How long do concussions take to heal?

Approximately 80 percent of concussions resolve over seven to 14 days, with an average of 10 days. People with concussions should never return to sports or other physical activity sooner than one week from sustaining the injury.

What are 3 symptoms of a concussion?

Headache or “pressure” in head.

  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.
  • Bothered by light or noise.
  • Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.
  • Confusion, or concentration or memory problems.
  • Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”.

    • How long is an athlete out with a concussion?

    Grade 3 – We recommend that athletes wait at least 10 days before they participate in any activity that can result in head trauma. They also must be asymptomatic and successfully complete the five-day return-to-play activity protocol.

    How do you treat a concussion in a child?

    Treatment

    1. make sure the child has physical rest and avoids sports or physical activity.
    2. allow the child to rest mentally, too. They should not do anything that needs a lot of concentration, such as school work. Limit their screen time, such as video games and television.

    How do you treat a concussion at home?

    How can you care for yourself at home?

    1. Rest is the best treatment for post-concussion syndrome.
    2. Do not drive if you have taken a prescription pain medicine.
    3. Rest in a quiet, dark room until your headache is gone.
    4. Put a cold, moist cloth or cold pack on the painful area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.

    Can you play sports with a concussion?

    After a concussion, when do I get to go back to sports? You have to wait until your symptoms go away completely, you can complete your schoolwork, AND a healthcare professional (like a doctor or an athletic trainer) says it is okay for you to start participating in physical activity.

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