Whats it called

WidowMaker555 · **Whats it called -** 03-10-2005, 05:30 PM

I recently went on a bike trip with my friends and I was going down a hill and I fall and hit my head. Then I woke up sitting in our car. But my friends keep telling my after I hit my head I was talking to them and everything like I was normal But i dont remember anything from the time i hit my head till i got to the car. so what special term is there for this situation.

Infernal_ · 03-10-2005, 05:32 PM

concussion.

eeves · 03-10-2005, 05:37 PM

[quote="Infernal_":aa5b1]concussion.[/quote:aa5b1]

Maplegyver · 03-10-2005, 05:39 PM

owned. wear a helmet you dumb sun bitch

Nyck · 03-10-2005, 05:42 PM

[quote=yves]

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Originally Posted by "Infernal_":818b3

concussion.

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Blase · 03-10-2005, 05:44 PM

If you mean loss of memory Amnesia, but that's usually only used to describe a massive loss of memory, not a short period of time.

Judas · 03-10-2005, 05:44 PM

date rape

Jin-Roh · 03-10-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blase

If you mean loss of memory Amnesia, but that's usually only used to describe a massive loss of memory, not a short period of time.

Last time I checked, it can be a short period of time.

WidowMaker555 · 03-10-2005, 06:20 PM

thanx i have a few headaches now but im ok

lasagna · 03-10-2005, 06:29 PM

well im glad to here that, thanks.

Drew · 03-10-2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WidowMaker555

thanx i have a few headaches now but im ok

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]

Himmler · 03-10-2005, 06:34 PM

yeah dude, first day i went boarding this season my friend hit his head on a rail and did exactly what you described. kept asking the same questions (where am i, how did i get here, how long have i been here...etc) for over 3 hrs then he went to a hospital, and he doesnt remember any of it.

ive had a similiar occasion where i fell off a 30ft cliff 2 years ago and didnt remember it.

see the dr. dude, you could die =\

ninty · 03-10-2005, 06:35 PM

Yeah concussions can be bad.

Example:

During the hockey playoffs, Lombardi took an elbow from Hatcher. He was fine and played in the next 2 or 3 games. After about 5 days, he couldn't play anymore because of his concussion. I don't even know if hes skating yet now, and that was about 10 months ago.

You and Forsberg can hang out:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=117891

Unknown_Sniper · 03-10-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ninty9

Yeah concussions can be bad.

Example:

During the hockey playoffs, Lombardi took an elbow from Hatcher. He was fine and played in the next 2 or 3 games. After about 5 days, he couldn't play anymore because of his concussion. I don't even know if hes skating yet now, and that was about 10 months ago.

You and Forsberg can hang out:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=117891

hes not if he plays for the NHL. He shoots he scores OH!!!!!

ninty · 03-10-2005, 06:54 PM

good one.

but yeah, he could be playing in the minors for Lowell I believe if hes healthy now.