The Symptoms of a Concussion

Frisco Neurosurgeon Diagnoses and Treats Concussions

Concussion symptoms from Frisco neurosurgeonA concussion is an acute brain injury that affects how your brain functions. In most cases, the effects of a concussion are only temporary, but they can be serious and complications may develop. When a second concussion occurs before the injuries to the brain have fully healed, the concussion symptoms may be more severe and take longer to resolve. Our neurosurgeon at The Neuro & Spine Wellness Center explains the most common symptoms of a concussive or mild traumatic brain injury.

Headache

People who have suffered a concussion usually experience an intense headache that may last for several days. The head may feel tender to the touch at the place where the head was hit. A feeling of pressure in the head may also develop.

Loss of Memory

After a concussion, the individual may not remember and may be genuinely confused about the circumstances that caused the injury. The person may lose other memories of what happened preceding the concussion and the memory loss may last for several days.

Unconsciousness

Immediately upon impact to the head, a person may lose consciousness. The loss of consciousness is short term and usually lasts for just a few minutes.

Other signs of a serious concussion can include:

  • Tiredness – Extreme fatigue, weakness or tiredness are signs of a concussion and may last for a few days after the event.
  • Vision Changes – Sensitivity to light or seeing stars may develop shortly after an impact to the head.
  • Hearing Changes – Ringing in the ears and a sensitivity to loud noises are indications of a concussive injury.
  • Mental Changes – Difficulty with falling or staying asleep, depression, irritability, changes in personality, and trouble with concentration are mental changes symptomatic of a concussion.

At The Neuro & Spine Wellness Center, we treat all types of concussive injuries to the brain. Our Frisco neurosurgeon has many years of experience in identifying the symptoms of a concussion and assisting with the treatment and recovery of all types of patients.

For more information about concussion and our Frisco spine and neurosurgery services, contact us online or schedule an appointment by calling 214-494-0455.