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Question: My grandsons friend hit head while diving into wave yesterday. My grandson drove from CA to XXXXXXX AZ. Today. They arrived
Around 7:30. Friend not feeling well enough to eat all day today. He asked to go to bed when came in. I left bottle of water in his room as they both.ivein CO. And not used to desert- dry heat. Should I do more? Is there a chance that he could have concussion? He didn't want to get check up & felt that he'd eOK in morning;however, he's my responsibility and I'm concerned about not getting it checked out. He did sleeplastnight my grandson tells me. I may be over-reacting? He couldn't take turns driving from SanDiego to XXXXXXX AZ. Didn't feel well enough. What do you think?
Around 7:30. Friend not feeling well enough to eat all day today. He asked to go to bed when came in. I left bottle of water in his room as they both.ivein CO. And not used to desert- dry heat. Should I do more? Is there a chance that he could have concussion? He didn't want to get check up & felt that he'd eOK in morning;however, he's my responsibility and I'm concerned about not getting it checked out. He did sleeplastnight my grandson tells me. I may be over-reacting? He couldn't take turns driving from SanDiego to XXXXXXX AZ. Didn't feel well enough. What do you think?
Brief Answer:
Please find symptoms check list below
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail and understand your concern for the gentleman. A concussion injury is a very mild form of injury which is not detectable by imaging. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. It is usually a contact sports related injury.
Important features of concussion injury are:
Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head
Temporary loss of consciousness
Confusion or feeling as if in a fog
Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
Dizziness or "seeing stars"
Ringing in the ears
Nausea
Vomiting
Slurred speech
Delayed response to questions
Appearing dazed
Fatigue
Some symptoms of concussions may be immediate or delayed in onset by hours or days after injury, such as:
Concentration and memory complaints
Irritability and other personality changes
Sensitivity to light and noise
Sleep disturbances
Psychological adjustment problems and depression
Disorders of taste and smell
If he does not have any of the above then its most likely that he did not suffer any injury. However even the slightest of symptoms may require him to take rest and avoid contact sports for few days. Its better that he does not drive if he feels unwell.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any further doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Please find symptoms check list below
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail and understand your concern for the gentleman. A concussion injury is a very mild form of injury which is not detectable by imaging. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. It is usually a contact sports related injury.
Important features of concussion injury are:
Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head
Temporary loss of consciousness
Confusion or feeling as if in a fog
Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
Dizziness or "seeing stars"
Ringing in the ears
Nausea
Vomiting
Slurred speech
Delayed response to questions
Appearing dazed
Fatigue
Some symptoms of concussions may be immediate or delayed in onset by hours or days after injury, such as:
Concentration and memory complaints
Irritability and other personality changes
Sensitivity to light and noise
Sleep disturbances
Psychological adjustment problems and depression
Disorders of taste and smell
If he does not have any of the above then its most likely that he did not suffer any injury. However even the slightest of symptoms may require him to take rest and avoid contact sports for few days. Its better that he does not drive if he feels unwell.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any further doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for answering. He didn't have symptoms except for headache, feeling sick and not eating. He appeared to be alert, clear eyed, answered questions. Maybe dry heat driving a XXXXXXX desert temporarily made symptoms worse. I'll see how he feels tomorrow AM and decide if he needs to get checked be Dr. I'm always extra cautious about head injuries. A symptom of being a Mom/Grand-mom I guess! :-). I feel better for now. Thank you for info.
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Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
You are welcome and thanks for writing in with an update.
I suppose the gentleman is doing well and has had a good nights sleep. I do agree that his dry heat driving might have made him feel tired. Its good to be extra cautious with head injuries for about a day.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any further doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
You are welcome and thanks for writing in with an update.
I suppose the gentleman is doing well and has had a good nights sleep. I do agree that his dry heat driving might have made him feel tired. Its good to be extra cautious with head injuries for about a day.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any further doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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