Suffering a concussion is not good, but unfortunately they happen all the time in sports. We got the low down on these head injuries.
The 411 on Concussions 5dh4c
A concussion occurs when the head getting hit by a person, or ball or wall increases. The length of a concussion can vary - sometimes it occurs for a few seconds while other times, a person can be knocked unconscious for an extended period.
Many professional athletes, particularly football players and football, boxing and hockey - they occur in all sports like soccer, baseball, snowboarding and basketball.
The Symptoms 134c65
Let's say you are playing football and you get tackled hard to the ground, causing your head to hit the grass hard. If you are feeling dizzy or dazed, those are the first signs. Blurred memory of events, people, etc.
What to do Next 41h49
No matter how mild your symptoms are, if you think you may have had a concussion, you need to be evaluated by a doctor. People who are knocked unconscious need emergency medical attention. Most likely, a time you need to take off playing sports. If the injury is bad enough, the doctor may need to decide whether or not they feel you need to quit playing the sport. That might sound harsh, but , your health is more important than anything!
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