Introduction
When you think of sports-related injuries, you might immediately picture broken bones or tears in ligaments. But one of the most common injuries that athletes sustain is a concussion, which can also occur in everyday life and is often more difficult to recognize. Concussions are often caused by falls, blows to the head and even contact sports like soccer and football.Say’s Dr. John Manzella, and while they may be treated with rest and physiotherapy after an injury occurs, it’s important to prevent them from happening at all if possible—which means knowing how to protect yourself against them before competing in any kind of sport or activity that puts you at risk for them.
Concussions are a common injury in sports, especially among young athletes.
Concussions are a common injury in sports, especially among young athletes. They can be caused by anything from a fall or collision to an impact from another player or object. Concussions can also result from blows to the head that don’t seem severe enough to cause immediate symptoms but still cause damage over time.
Concussions may cause any combination of the following symptoms:
- Headache
- Dizziness/balance problems (for example, feeling like you’re going to fall)
- Nausea or vomiting
The most important thing to do after a concussion is to rest and heal.
The most important thing to do after a concussion is to rest and heal. You should not return to play until all symptoms have resolved, which may take days or weeks. If you feel worse, or if any new symptoms develop during this time, then stop playing immediately.
You should also avoid:
- Taking painkillers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for headaches
- Drinking alcohol while recovering from a concussion
You should not return to play until all symptoms have resolved, including headaches, memory loss and balance issues.
You should not return to play until all symptoms have resolved, including headaches and memory loss. If you are not feeling better after a few days, see a doctor. If you are still not feeling better after several weeks, see a doctor.
Conclusion
The most important thing to do after a concussion is to rest and heal. You should not return to play until all symptoms have resolved, including headaches, memory loss and balance issues.
