How to diagnose a concussion in a baby

Concussion is a relatively common disease. When it occurs, the patient will have symptoms of temporary loss of brain function and may even become unconscious. Concussion can occur in all kinds of people, especially in infants, where the incidence rate is relatively high. Because infants have poor resistance, if they have a concussion, it will have a great impact on their future brain function. Below is a detailed introduction to the relevant knowledge about concussion.

Concussion refers to a transient, reversible loss of brain function that occurs immediately after an injury and is not accompanied by detectable damage to brain tissue structure. Concussions in children have the potential to affect children in many ways and may slowly change their behavior and thinking patterns.

2. Symptoms of concussion

A concussion does not necessarily cause loss of consciousness; in fact, most concussions do not cause unconsciousness. The signs and symptoms of a concussion are different for everyone, but the most common symptoms may include one or more of the following: headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness; inability to maintain balance; sensitivity to light or sound; blurred vision; slow reaction times, etc.

Some concussions are difficult to detect because they have no obvious symptoms at first, and they are called "hidden" concussions. "Hidden" concussions are often first detected by people close to the child, such as parents, siblings or teachers. This is because they do not have physical symptoms and do not make children feel painful, but are changes caused by the combined effects of "thinking" and the environment. In other words, there are potential changes in the child's sleeping habits, thinking patterns, and behavior patterns. Although these changes are subtle, people who know your child well will know which behaviors are normal and which are changing. If your child develops the following symptoms after a blow to the head, it is recommended that you seek medical attention immediately.

1. Sleep

Your child has trouble falling asleep; wakes easily during sleep; sleeps less than usual; sleeps more than usual; and tires more easily than usual.

Your child has a change in personality; is more irritable than usual; is sad or frustrated more easily than usual; becomes more anxious or nervous more easily; is more impatient than usual; and is easily emotional.

3. Study and think

Your child's ability to learn new things changes; their memory becomes better or worse; they become more able or less able to concentrate; and they become slower to respond to questions.