I think I might have concussion, what do I do?

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I hit the back of my head, quite hard, earlier today. there is no obvious lump there. only then i hit the front of my head too - so hard that a bruise has formed on the bridge of my nose. i vaguely remember it hurting at the time, but i can't remember how it happened. i think i hit it on the wall but i'm not really sure. 

i ignored it for a few hours but then my head started hurting again. it is only a minor headache. i have a slight stiff neck as well. throughout the day i've been a lot more clumsy than normal and very slightly confused. 

i know i have a few symptoms of mild concussion, but i don't think it is very serious, so i don't think i need to go to A and E. is that right? what should i do instead?

Fiona · Accepted Answer

I've gotten an minor concussion before, so I understand how you feel. You don't want to do something you'll regret. I suggest you stay home, and put ice on your head and rest. Try walking in a staight line if that is difficult or if the pain gets worse, then visit you doctor or call 911.

? · Answer

As crappy as it may seem, just to be safe I'd stay at home in bed for a couple days. Don't engage in any physical activity because you don't want to pass out. Depending on how bad your head feels try different non-physical activities such as reading or watching TV, however if it starts to give you a headache stop immediately because you do not want to make things worse. It will suck, but the path to recovery is never fun. After a couple days, if you are feeling better slowly start getting back into the normal daily physical activity that you do. 

Feel better!

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I think I might have concussion, what do I do?

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