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Concussions (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

Kids also can get a concussion from a car or bike accident, fall, fight, or anything that leads to a head injury. How Are Concussions Diagnosed? A child who has ...

Your Child's Concussion - CDC

Recovery from a concussion is when your child is able to do all of their regular activities without experiencing any concussion symptoms. WITHIN A FEW DAYS. As ...

Concussion in children: What are the symptoms? - Mayo Clinic

The term concussion refers to a mild traumatic brain injury that can be sports related and can interfere with the way the brain works for a ...

A Parent's Guide to Concussions - Nationwide Children's Hospital

If My Child Sustains a Concussion, What Should I Do? · Severe or increasing headache · Double vision · Unequal pupils · Convulsions · Unusual/increased drowsiness ...

Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children

Children often bump or hit their heads without getting a concussion, so parents should monitor their child for development of symptoms after this type of injury ...

What to do After a Concussion | HEADS UP - CDC

Most children with a concussion feel better within 2 to 4 weeks.8910 When your child's symptoms are mild and nearly gone, they can return to ...

Concussions and head injuries in children: Care instructions

What are the symptoms of a concussion? · having a headache · feeling dizzy · feeling sick to your stomach or vomiting · being sleepy (drowsy) · having a hard time ...

Concussions in Children | Boston Children's Hospital

If you think your child may have suffered a concussion, it's important to seek treatment right away. Even if the injury or symptoms seem minor, they need to be ...

Caring for your child with a concussion Ages 4 years and younger

Concussions are rarely life-threatening. Despite sometimes being referred to as a “mild” TBI, a concussion is still a TBI and can have serious effects, ...

Head Injury (Concussion) - Nationwide Children's Hospital

What Is a Concussion? · The injury to the brain is usually only for a short time (temporary). · Your child may think, act, or feel differently for a short time.

Concussion in Toddlers & Babies: Symptoms & Treatment

Rest and Recovery from a Concussion · Rest at home: Your child should stay at home for the first 2-3 days after their injury. · Create a calm ...

A guide to concussions in kids: prevention, signs and treatments

A child might have a concussion if they seem dazed, feel sluggish or tired, and forget where they are or what they are doing.

Signs of Concussion in a Child & Treatment | Mass General Brigham

Concussion symptoms may not appear right away after your child hits their head—in some cases, it can take up to 48 hours for symptoms to show.

Recovering from a concussion: 5 tips for your child's ... - UCLA Health

Concussion recovery takes two to four weeks on average. About 70% to 90% of people are better after a month.

Concussion | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Physical recovery. Initial treatment for a concussion is rest, both mental and physical. Rest allows the brain to heal. If your child has a concussion, ...

Kids Health Info : Head injury – general advice

Any knock to the head is considered a head injury. Head injuries are classified as mild, moderate or severe. Many head injuries are mild, and simply result in ...

Concussion Symptoms in Children: What to Know - Cedars-Sinai

"After any injury that could cause a concussion, pay attention to how your child is behaving," Dr. Torbati says. "Even a few days later, kids ...

Concussions: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org

Causes of concussion in children & teens. Any activity that can result in injury to the head can lead to a concussion. This is especially true ...

What to Do If You Think Your Child May Have a Concussion | ICS

A child with a concussion might experience a headache, the feeling of pressure in the head, momentary loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea, confusion, ...

Pediatric Concussion Care | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Your child should avoid activities that put him at risk for another head injury soon after the first one. A child should recover and be completely symptom-free ...