When getting head injuries it is difficult to immediately draw conclusions about internal injuries. Therefore, it is important to know how to determine concussion by indirect symptoms and signs characteristic of this pathology. In time, diagnosed disorders can prevent irreversible changes in brain functions and make a correct treatment plan.
How to determine if there is a concussion of the brain?
The main manifestation of the described trauma is the loss of consciousness immediately after receiving it. The exception is children of an early age and elderly, they usually do not faint.
Other typical symptoms:
- single strong vomiting;
- slowing or rapid increase in heart rate;
- rapid breathing;
- short-term confusion and memory impairment;
- a jump in blood pressure;
- poor orientation in space.
The listed indicators quickly come to normal, the body temperature remains the same, and the person feels relatively good. However, in the next few days, signs of damage may increase.
How to determine a concussion in the home?
The degree of severity of the symptoms of the pathology under consideration depends on its severity.
Here's how to determine a slight concussion:
- rapid recovery of consciousness after trauma;
- improvement of well-being within 20 minutes;
- normalization of pulse, pressure, and ability to concentrate.
With an average degree of damage, the following manifestations are observed:
- disorientation in space and time for more than 20 minutes;
- severe dizziness;
- long stay unconscious.
Severe concussion is characterized by the following symptoms:
- prolonged syncope ;
- loss of memory;
- inability to concentrate attention.
In addition, there may be other signs:
- intense headache;
- frequent dizziness;
- nausea, vomiting;
- unsteady gait;
- weakness in the limbs and body;
- inhibited reactions;
- fast fatiguability;
- impossibility to perform usual mental work;
- disturbance of night sleep;
- decreased appetite;
- fluctuations in body temperature;
- pallor of the skin;
- increased sweating;
- a feeling of blurred consciousness;
- forgetfulness;
- frequent mood changes for no particular reason;
- noise in the ears ;
- periodic flushes of blood to the cheeks.
Regardless of how strongly the listed signs are expressed, it is important to immediately contact a neurologist to avoid severe complications.