What should I do if my child has a mild concussion?

Babies cannot talk, walk or express themselves yet, so when they feel unwell, the only way they can express it is by crying. Especially when children fall or collide with something, they will cry and scream because of the pain in their bodies. However, it is normal for children to cry, so parents often ignore the reasons for their baby's crying and delay treatment. Next, we will introduce the treatment method for mild concussion in infants.

The symptoms of concussion are still a hot topic. Some symptoms include short-term coma, headache, dizziness, etc. Most of them can be cured after treatment. Concussion is not a big deal, but it is better to treat it early.

It is the mildest type of brain injury and can usually be cured with treatment. It can occur alone or in combination with other craniocerebral injuries such as intracranial hematoma, and attention should be paid to making a differential diagnosis in a timely manner. Only in rare cases. But if another concussion occurs before the symptoms of the previous concussion disappear, it can be dangerous, with a higher risk of brain damage or even death.

It's common for babies to fall and hit their heads, and in most cases, you don't have to worry! However, if your baby loses consciousness, be sure to go to the hospital for emergency treatment. Sometimes, even a small impact can cause brain damage. If your baby shows any of the following symptoms within a day or two after hitting his head, take him to the hospital immediately.

You have persistent headaches, dizziness, or vomiting. It's normal to have a headache relieved after taking acetaminophen or to vomit for a while after a fall, but these should not persist. Seemingly unusually sleepy during the day or difficult to wake up at night. Wake your baby up a few times during the first night after a fall to make sure you can wake him. Problems with coordination, mental ability, or strength, such as arm or leg weakness, slurred speech, confusion, or impaired vision.

The above article introduces the treatment methods for mild concussion in infants. If an infant has a collision or impact on the head, regardless of whether there is bleeding or the child is crying, you must go to the hospital immediately for a detailed examination. Because concussion and head bleeding may have a latent period, early examination can ensure early introduction of treatment. In particular, attention must be paid to the problem of head bleeding.