Concussion/confusion

Concussion/confusion

It’s not always obvious when someone is suffering from a concussion. However, if you suspect a concussion, it’s best to head to an urgent care center. A doctor can check for signs of bleeding in your brain and other injuries caused by trauma and offer immediate treatment. In most cases, concussions require specialized care because symptoms are not immediately obvious and can worsen over time.

If you suspect a concussion, take your loved one to an urgent care center. Head trauma can be dangerous and requires immediate evaluation by a medical professional. Concussions are not typically life-threatening, but they often require follow-up exams to ensure there are no complications. Urgent care centers will be familiar with symptoms of a concussion and may offer testing that ERs don’t provide, such as X-rays. In addition, it is common for people who suffer from concussions to have visual disturbances and other sensory issues that cannot be seen by simply looking at them, so sometimes an imaging test like an MRI or CT scan is needed to fully evaluate a head injury. It’s always best to err on the side of caution when it comes to protecting your brain.

If you’ve been knocked unconscious, had a bad fall, feel like you hit your head and can’t remember what happened, can’t concentrate, or have blurry vision after an accident, your primary care physician is likely to diagnose a concussion. He will likely recommend rest for one to two weeks and then get re-evaluated. Your doctor might also order brain imaging studies such as an MRI or CT scan of your head. Medications might be prescribed depending on your symptoms and they may include anti-inflammatories and blood thinners. Sometimes these drugs are stopped if there are no more signs of bleeding in the brain during follow-up visits.