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Warning Signs of a Concussion

Jul 18, 2018 Posted by: Cover Three Thirsty Admin
Warning Signs of a Concussion

Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
              Every year, hundreds of thousands of children get concussions. They get them from falls, from playing sports, from being hit by objects, from bumping into things. What many people don’t realize is that it doesn’t necessarily take a big impact to get a concussion. One of my daughters got a concussion from bumping into a low-hanging tree branch — and another got one from being elbowed in the head during a swim team practice.

               Concussions happen when there is not only impact, but also movement, like jerking back and forth. That’s why helmets such as bike or football helmets don’t necessarily prevent concussions. Helmets can prevent skull fractures and other head injuries, but they don’t hold the head still.

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7 Symptoms Of A Concussion You Might Not Know To Look Out For

Jun 12, 2018 Posted by: Cover Three Thirsty Admin
7 Symptoms Of A Concussion You Might Not Know To Look Out For

You're probably familiar with the typical symptoms of a concussion: confusion, dilated pupils, or dizziness are all signs of the traumatic brain injury, which generally occurs after a blow to the head. But concussion is actually a very complex condition, and there are many symptoms and signals that you may not have picked up on. From strange visual issues to odd memory problems, getting a concussive brain injury can have unexpected consequences. And just because you might not look like Kat Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You doesn't mean you don't need to get checked out.

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