head injury

1. Introduction Determining if you have a concussion after hitting your head requires observing for immediate and delayed neurological symptoms, such as confusion, amnesia, headache, and dizziness. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts normal brain function, which may occur even without a loss of consciousness. Prompt medical evaluation is essential to … Read more

1. Introduction Early signs of a concussion after hitting your head include a transient state of confusion, a dull and persistent headache, profound sensitivity to light or noise, and a notable slowing of normal cognitive processing. You must seek an immediate emergency neurological evaluation if the head trauma is followed by a prolonged loss of … Read more