How do you get a concussion?

Answer 1

A concussion is a state of change in the way the brain works, induced by trauma, that may (or may not) be accompanied by unconsciousness or amnesia. Most concussions, uncomplicated by other injuries, resolve themselves vert quickly, without residual trace.

Other complications that appear with concussions but that are not the same as concussions are skull fractures, cerebral, dural, and epidural hematoma, as well as quite a few others, each with its own prognosis.

If you self-diagnose a concussion, you might consider making your way to a hospital, where they'll evaluate you. It isn't always the case you'll get the full battery of imagery testing, or any at all, depending on their perception of the extent of the concussion (and if in fact it is one).

Intercranial bleeds are very uncommon with a normal, non-complicated concussion.

Answer 2

Types of TBI

Every brain injury is different, but there are two basic types: open head injuries and closed head injuries. Open head TBIs are a frightening mess. Whether the injury comes from a bullet, a Baseball bat, or a high-speed collision, the result is always chaotic and distressing. The scalp bleeds a lot when it is cut, and when the skull is cracked or penetrated, pieces of it can get lodged in the brain. Because the brain is such a complicated tangle of tissue, it's extremely tricky to remove objects lodged inside a brain. That's why we put brain surgery right up there with rocket science in our everyday language.

In a closed head injury, nothing penetrates your skull, but a closed head injury can be just as complicated and vicious as an open head injury, sometimes more so. During a closed head injury, the brain may slam against one portion of the skull, then bounce against the opposite side of the wall. Doctors call that a "coup-contracoup" injury, where two injuries occur from a single blow. One of the most common types of closed head injury is a concussion - a strong blow from an external force. If a person's head is whipped around, a small tearing effect called shearing occurs throughout the brain, resulting in a diffuse axonal injury. Axons are the hairlike extensions of nerve cells that transmit messages, so in a diffuse axonal injury, the messages either get mixed up, or they don't come through at all.

The most common ways to acquire a brain injury are:

- Motor vehicle accidents

- Sports

- Fighting

- Falls

- Firearms

- Accidents

Answer 3

Adult should not go in to work for 5 weeks or only go in to work 3 day a week

cause , work is stressful, and you could cause more damage and tension to your head.

If you are a Young adult 13 or older you should not have permanent time off school cause of your education, but i do strongly recommend you/your child does half days in school and ask for any work to be collected or sent to your home address, so you or your child will not miss out on their/your education, if you trust your child and the teachers trust your child this could help. (Same of this information applies to adults as well (above))

Because walking around all day will not be very help full and great to do when you have concussion. Because all you want to do is really lie down and that the best thing to do.

Concussion symptoms are dizziness's, constant neck and head pain mild or strong and you might feel faint.

From Liam Wolvenam

Answer 4

by being hit on the head, can some times being hit hard or not. It can be bad, you normally are feeling dizzy and can be knocked out for a few seconds or so before !

Answer 5

Seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have a concussion.

Answer 6

Concussions are brain injuries. They can happen from accidents, falls or fights.