What are the symptoms of concussion in children?

When children are young, their bodies are not fully developed, and they are naturally curious and active, wanting to see everything. Especially when they are three or four years old, they will inevitably hit their heads when climbing up and down from time to time. Mild cases may cause redness and swelling, but severe cases may lead to concussion. If not treated in time, it may leave sequelae. However, many parents are not clear about the symptoms of concussion in their children. So what are the symptoms of concussion in children?

How to tell if your child has a concussion?

Generally speaking, when a concussion occurs in the head, there will be symptoms such as confusion, vomiting, inability to remember events before the accident, dizziness, and blurred vision.

If a child who hits his head has a concussion, most of them have a mild concussion. Common clinical manifestations are vomiting, and some children also have headaches. Vomiting usually only occurs 1-2 times and then it will not happen again; the headache is also mild and can be cured by taking some painkillers. Some children may fall into a coma after falling, but the period of unconsciousness is very short, usually no more than half an hour, and other symptoms are also very mild. The children will recover as long as they rest for 2-3 days and take some sedatives. If there is a scalp abrasion, it should be disinfected to prevent infection. If the child vomits frequently or is in a poor spirit, and is in a coma, he needs to be taken to the hospital for examination to see if he has a severe concussion or intracranial hemorrhage so that emergency treatment measures can be taken.

During the first 24 hours, you should closely monitor your child's condition. If he or she shows symptoms such as drowsiness, vomiting, irritability, confusion, slurred or incoherent speech, or fluid or blood oozing from the nose or ears, you should take him or her back to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Children's brains are not fully developed yet. If a concussion occurs due to a collision, the best option is to go to the hospital for treatment in time. Generally speaking, mild concussions usually only require a few days of rest to heal, but if the concussion is more serious, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for treatment in time, otherwise any delay may cause permanent damage to the child. It is best to pay more attention when taking care of your children and not let them experience this kind of situation.