The brain rests inside the skull in a pool of liquid called the cerebro-spinal fluid. The fluid creates a cushioning effect for the brain, so that our daily activities do not cause movement of the brain inside the skull.
However, when a person undergoes a head injury due to a fall, an accident, an assault on the head, physical abuse (where the person’s head is shaken vigorously), a sports-related injury, or a road accident, the situation is different. The brain is knocked around inside the hard skull. This causes what is called a ‘concussion’.
Since the brain controls almost every function of our body, concussion can have several short-term symptoms or consequences.
Concussions are graded as mild, moderate or severe depending on the symptoms displayed after the event. Also called Grade 1, 2 and 3 concussion
Depending on the grade of concussion, the symptoms can vary. It’s good to consult a doctor immediately and not take them casually, or try home-remedies.
With mild and moderate concussion, the chances of recovery are very good. Even with severe concussion, the right treatment can reverse the effects of concussion with time. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the concussion. Only in cases of severe concussion, a surgery may be required. Else, the doctor will prescribe rest (lots of it), therapy to normalize your brain functions, and medication to numb pain or suppress unwanted symptoms.
Concussion can happen to anybody once or twice in their lifetime. However, a concussion should not be ignored no matter how mild it is. A doctor is best qualified to assess whether you have grade-1, 2 or 3 types of concussion. He/she will conduct various tests to diagnose this and then prescribe the right course of treatment for best results. Consult a reputed hospital for this. They have top neurosurgeons with enough experience and expertise in handling concussion cases.
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