In addition to the rehabilitation necessary to recover from a concussion, there are other primary medical considerations to be aware of.
The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not be immediately apparent. Symptoms can last for days, weeks, or even longer.Common symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia), and confusion. Amnesia, which may or may not follow a loss of consciousness, usually involves the loss of memory of the event that caused the concussion.
See a doctor within 1 to 2 days if:
You or your child experiences a head injury, even if emergency care isn't required
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you call your child's doctor for advice if your child receives anything more than a light bump on the head.
If your child doesn't have signs of a serious head injury, and if your child remains alert, moves normally, and responds to you, the injury is probably mild and usually doesn't need further testing. In this case, if your child wants to nap, it's OK to let him or her sleep. If worrisome signs develop later, seek emergency care.
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