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Originally Posted by WidowMaker555
thanx i have a few headaches now but im ok
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I know you probably feel okay, but if you even
think you had a concussion (from what you described, it's almost certain) you need to see your doctor ASAP. Concussions can cause very serious problems that won't surface in the short term but will wreak havoc later on. If you're experiencing dizzy spells tonight, I would even go ahead and go to the ER. If you have a concussion, there is a chance your brain could be swelling. If that goes untreated, it could result in brain damage.
If you have a gap in your memory, it basically means your brain got jostled and it is VERY serious.
Here is a link from WebMD on the seriousness of losing consciousness after a head injury - they recommend calling your doctor or going to the ER immediately.
http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_ato ... ar=hw93422
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Home treatment for a head injury is only appropriate if there was no loss of consciousness or inability to recall current events (amnesia) after the injury.
A decreased level of consciousness following a head injury may signal a life-threatening problem caused by bleeding, injury, or swelling within or around the brain. Level of consciousness can deteriorate suddenly or gradually. This change can be permanent or temporary.
A person who has had a head injury should be watched closely by a responsible adult for at least 24 hours after the injury.
Check for the following signs of change in level of consciousness immediately after a head injury, and watch closely for the next 24 hours.
* Seizure activity
* Confusion or not acting normal. Ask the person his or her name, address, age, the date, location, and the name of the president.
* Inability to remember what happened just before or after the injury
* Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
* Blurred or double vision
* Vertigo, lightheadedness, or unsteadiness that prevents standing or walking
* Symptoms that affect one side of the body more than the other side, such as numbness, weakness, or difficulty moving
* Significant changes in the pupils
* Vomiting that continues after the first 2 hours
* Severe headache or stiff neck that is getting worse or not improving after the first 4 hours
* Abnormally deep sleep, difficulty waking, or extreme sleepiness
If changes in level of consciousness occur following a head injury, a visit to a health professional is needed for further evaluation.[/quote:b1545]