Concussion Symptoms

Seek immediate medical care if you experience or observe any of the following:

• Persistent or worsening headache
• Very drowsy, or cannot be awakened
• Increasing confusion or irritability
• Seizures/loss of consciousness (LOC)
• Repeated vomiting
• Not recognizing familiar people/places
• Neck pain
• Strange or unusual behavior changes
• Slurred speech
• Weakness/numbness in extremities
• Significant irritability
• Less responsive than usual

Physical

• Headache
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Balance Problems
• Visual Problems
• Sensitivity to Light
• Sensitivity to Noise
• Numbness/Tingling

Cognitive

• Feeling “foggy”
• Feeling slowed down
• Difficulty Remembering
• Difficulty Concentrating

Emotional

• Irritability
• Anxious
• Feeling More Emotional
• Sadness
• Nervousness
• Rumination

Sleep

• Sleeping more
• Sleeping less
• Drowsiness
• Trouble Falling Asleep

• Diet: Eating breakfast, lunch and dinner each day is important, even if three meals are not typically eaten
• Hydration: It is important to stay well hydrated.
• Sleep: Stick to a strict sleep schedule, with a regular bedtime and wake-up time. We recommend obtaining 7-9 hours each night, with limited naps of no more than 30 minutes.
• Physical Activity: It is beneficial to take walks and/or engage in light non-contact physical activities, following the injury. Once you are seen by our team of concussion specialists, additional recommendations will be discussed.
• Stress: Try to reduce additional stress, nervousness and anxiety by limiting focus on the injury and symptoms.