Concussion: a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that shakes the brain. Everyone is different when it come to having a concussion. Some people will not show symptoms of a concussion while others show obvious symptoms. Some people recover in a couple of days or hours while others recover in a few weeks. A concussion is caused when your body or head is hit hard and your brain crashes into your skull and is injured.
Some symptoms of concussions range from mild to severe and can last for months, weeks, days, or even hours. You do not have to pass out to have a concussion. Concussion symptoms can fit into four main categories which are thinking and remembering, physical, …show more content…
Some people have to be seen by a doctor some people have to stay in the hospital to be watched while others can go home safety. Even if someone is checked safe to go home, they still need to be closely monitored for warning signs or changes in behavior. Some people will feel normal again in a few hours while others have symptoms for weeks or months. While recovering from a concussion, it is important to slowly return to your regular activities. The best way to recover from a concussion is getting rest. Here are a few ways that you can prevent getting a concussion. Wearing a seatbelt while in a vehicle. Wear the correct equipment when playing any type of sport or riding on a motorcycle, scooter, or ATV. Make your home safer to prevent falls. There are also are a few ways you can reduce your child from getting a concusion. Use child car seats and booster seats correctly. Teach your child safety rules. Some safety rules for example could be bike safety, playground safety, and how to be safe around streets and cars.
Concussions are a serious injury that can sometimes lead to death. There are many symptoms that may lead someone to think that you may have a concussion. This leads to you going to the doctor and getting diagnosed and treated which brings you to having a successful