Do I Have a Concussion?

This indicate that you do not have a concussion, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that symptoms may not appear for hours or days and can be different for each person.

Even though your responses do not signify a concussion, we suggest you get a medical diagnosis from your doctor. In the meantime, avoid activities that exacerbate your symptoms or put you at risk for another head injury, and make a list of your symptoms to share with your doctor.

The CDC urges you to go to the emergency department immediately if you have any of the following danger signs:

• Headache that gets worse and does not go away
• Weakness, numbness, decreased coordination, convulsions, or seizures
• Repeated vomiting
• Slurred speech or unusual behavior
• One pupil larger than the other
• Inability to recognize people or places, confusion, restlessness, or agitation
• Loss of consciousness, inability to wake up
• Won’t stop crying and are inconsolable (for children and babies)
• Will not nurse or eat (for children and babies)

If you have sustained a concussion due to someone else’s negligence, contact a personal injury attorney to pursue compensation for your injury.