It can happen during a game or practice, and can occur in any sport even if you haven’t been knocked out and even if you’ve just been “dinged”. A concussion is a type of brain injury, usually caused by a bump, or blow to the head and ultimately it can change the way your brain works.
Emergency department visits for concussion are statistically on the rise (by more than 200 percent during the past 10 years), but that doesn’t mean concussion incidence is growing. Experts agree, it simply means people are more aware of the symptoms and seriousness of concussions and they’re reporting it more often. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions occur in the United States each year. Symptoms can include: headache, nausea, vomiting, balance problems, double and blurry vision, sensitivity to light/noise and confusion. Sometimes having a concussion has been described as “just not feeling right”.
What should you do if you think you have a concussion?
Never ignore a bump or a blow to your head – Tell your coach and parents.
See your doctor or health care provider to be sure you are OK to return to play.
If it is a concussion, your brain needs time to recover – rest and let your brain heal.
Remember. . . when in doubt, sit it out!
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