Sudden acceleration or deceleration of the head that is experienced in a motor vehicle accident, not necessarily a head impact, can cause a concussion. Concussions range in significance from minor to major, but they all share one common factor — they temporarily interfere with the way your brain works. They can affect memory, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance and coordination.
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. Diagnosing a concussion is usually straightforward. If a blow to your head has knocked you out or left you dazed, you may have had a concussion. It’s more difficult, however, to determine whether the blow has caused potentially serious bleeding or swelling in your skull. Alabama personal injury lawyer warns: signs and symptoms of these injuries may not appear until hours or days after the injury. Contact Babcock Partners LLC today as soon as you notice such signs. Check out https://macgillivraylaw.com/ for appropriate legal advice in such cases.
Signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:
- Confusion
- Amnesia
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ears
- Nausea or vomiting
- Slurred speech
- Fatigue
Some symptoms of concussions are not apparent until hours or days later. They include:
- Memory or concentration problems
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Sleep disturbances
- Irritability
- Depression
Rest is the best recovery technique. Healing takes time. For headaches, use acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Don’t take aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as these medications can increase the risk of bleeding.
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