DEFINITION Concussion is a change caused by injury to the mental functioning or level of consciousness that involved loss of consciousness, can occur without obvious damage to the brain structure, and lasted less than 6 hours.
People who have a concussion in a while a little dazed or confused. Some people may not realize that they have had a concussion. Consciousness may be lost for a short time, rarely more than 15 minutes. Memories for events just before or just after the injury may be lost.
Later, patients may experience headaches, spinning sensation, lightheadedness, fatigue, poor memory, inability to concentrate, irritability, depression, and anxiety. These symptoms are called post-concussion syndrome. People with disabilities can experience thinking, especially people who have emotional problems before the concussion. Symptoms of post-concussion syndrome usually occurs during the week after a concussion and generally recover in the second week. But, sometimes, the symptoms continue for months or, rarely, years. People who have had a concussion also seems to be more susceptible to other injuries, especially if the new injury occurred before the symptoms of a concussion before completely gone.
Diagnosis
To diagnose a concussion, doctors need to make sure the structure of the brain is not damaged. Performed using computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or both. If there is no structural brain damage, only the symptoms need to be treated. For a concussion, acetaminophen was given for pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin (NSAIDs) should not be used because they interfere with blood clotting and can lead to bleeding from damaged blood vessels. Rest is the best pengoabatn concussion.
TREATMENT
Treatment for post-concussion syndrome based on the severity of symptoms. Rest and observation are important. People who experience emotional difficulties may need psychotherapy. Repeated concussions can increase a person's risk of future dementia, Parkinson disease, and depression. People should not go back to the body contact sports after a concussion until all pain is gone and the effects of the medical evaluation is complete.