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SPORTS INJURIES CONCUSSION
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS AND GET TREATMENT Concussions are a fairly common injury in sports. It results when
a blow is received to the head and the brain sloshes around or bangs
against the skull. The brain could bruise, blood vessels could tear
and nerves could be injured – resulting in a concussion, a temporary
loss of normal brain functioning.
Unfortunately most athletes don’t even realize when they’ve suffered from a concussion. There can be serious results if the brain isn’t given the chance to heal properly following a concussion and it receives another injury. Repeated injury to the brain can cause swelling or, in more severe cases, disability or even death. It isn’t easy to prevent a concussion in sports, even with the appropriate headgear. But if athletes are aware of the symptoms of a concussion they are more likely to seek treatment and avoid further complications. It is a common misconception that a person loses consciousness when they suffer from a concussion, but that is often not the case.
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Symptoms may include feeling dizzy
or light-headed, nausea or vomiting, headaches, blurred vision, slurred
speech, trouble concentrating, loss of coordination, difficulty
remembering what happened just before or after the blow, or feeling more
tired than usual. There are three different grades of concussion. In a grade 1 concussion the person does not lose consciousness and feels fine 15 minutes after the injury. If the symptoms last longer than 15 minutes then it may be a grade 2 concussion. If the person lost consciousness then a grade 3 concussion has occurred. Knowing the various degrees of concussion will help the athlete and his or her coach and trainer know how long the athlete should wait before returning to the game or practice. |
If an athlete suspects that he is suffering from a concussion he should notify his coach and/or trainer immediately. It would also be wise to consult a physician.
Concussions are a common occurrence in sports, especially high-impact sports, but if the athlete takes the proper precautions following the incident he can avoid further complications and be back in the game in no time.
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