What Are The Symptoms Of Delayed Concussion?

• Headaches.
• Dizziness.
• Fatigue.
• Irritability.
• Anxiety.
• Insomnia.
• Loss of concentration and memory.
• Ringing in the ears.

How long after head injury can symptoms occur?

In most people, symptoms occur

within the first seven to 10 days

and go away within three months. Sometimes, they can persist for a year or more. The goal of treatment after concussion is to effectively manage your symptoms.

Can a head injury cause flu like symptoms?

Brain injuries can also cause flu-like symptoms such as

upset stomach, fever, and chills

. Concussions as well as contusions have been associated with symptoms such as changes in vision or hearing. Changes in motor functions and speech may often accompany acquired brain injury.

Can a concussion cause body aches?

One recent study of 94 mild TBI (mTBI) survivors showed that 93% reported head/neck pain, and

64% reported body pain

. Another study, a meta-analysis of 23 studies, also showed a significant prevalence of chronic pain in civilians with mTBIs (75%) and 32% for a moderate or severe TBI.

What are three symptoms of severe head injury?

• Loss of consciousness from several minutes to hours.
• Persistent headache or headache that worsens.
• Repeated vomiting or nausea.
• Convulsions or seizures.
• Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes.
• Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears.
• Inability to awaken from sleep.

How can I tell if a head injury is mild or severe?

1. Mild head injury: Raised, swollen area from a bump or a bruise. Small, superficial (shallow) cut in the scalp. …
2. Moderate to severe head injury (requires immediate medical attention)–symptoms may include any of the above plus: Loss of consciousness.

What happens if a concussion goes untreated?

A: Concussion left untreated can lead to long-term complications. Potential complications of a concussion include

chronic headaches, memory problems, vertigo

, and post-concussion syndrome, which is headaches, dizziness, mood swings, and brain fog that can continue for months or years after a concussion.

What are Red Flag symptoms of a concussion?

• One pupil larger than the other.
• Drowsiness or inability to wake up.
• A headache that gets worse and does not go away.
• Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination.
• Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching).

What are 2 symptoms of a concussion?

• One pupil larger than the other.
• Drowsiness or inability to wake up.
• A headache that gets worse and does not go away.
• Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination.
• Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching).

What are the 4 categories of concussion symptoms?

The signs and symptoms of concussion reported within 1 to 7 days post injury (see Table 3-3) typically fall into four categories—

physical (somatic), cognitive, emotional (affective), and sleep

—and patients will experience one or more symptoms from one or more categories.

What are the symptoms of a slow brain bleed?

• Head pain.
• Neck or back pain.
• Neck stiffness.
• Vision changes.
• Photophobia.
• Weakness on one side of the face or body.
• Slurred speech.
• Lethargy.

How do you know if your brain is bleeding after hitting your head?

Confusion

.

Unequal pupil size

.

Slurred speech

.

Loss of movement

(paralysis) on the opposite side of the body from the head injury.

What does a concussion headache feel like?

Characteristics: Following a concussion, you can develop a headache that resembles

a migraine headache

. Pain tends to be in the front of the head area of your forehead or temple. It is commonly described as a ‘pounding' or ‘throbbing' pain. It is sometimes associated with nausea and sensitivity to light and noise.

Can you have a skull fracture and not know it?

In some cases, as in an open or depressed fracture, it may be

easy to see that the skull is broken

. Sometimes, though, the fracture isn't obvious. Serious symptoms of a skull fracture include: bleeding from the wound caused by the trauma, near the location of the trauma, or around the eyes, ears, and nose.

How do I know if my head injury is serious?

1. Have a headache that gets worse and does not go away.
2. Experience weakness, numbness, decreased coordination, convulsions, or seizures.
3. Vomit repeatedly.
4. Have slurred speech or unusual behavior.

What happens if a skull fracture goes untreated?

A skull fracture is a head injury where there is a break in the skull bone. While mild breaks can cause few problems and heal over time, severe breaks can lead to complications including

bleeding, brain damage, leaking of cerebrospinal fluid, infection and seizures

.