You hit your head. Now what?
If something doesn't feel right after a hit, fall, crash, or other injury, take it seriously.
You don't have to figure everything out at once and we are here to help. Start here to understand what symptoms to look for, what you can do now, and when it's time to seek medical care.
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury. It can happen after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly.
You do not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion.
Symptoms are different for everyone and some symptoms may not show up until hours or days after the injury.
Common Symptoms
Headache
Dizziness or balance problems
Nausea
Light or noise sensitivity
Vision changes
Fatigue
Brain fog
Difficulty concentrating
Memory problems
Feeling more emotional
Irritability or anxiety
Changes in sleep
TAKEAWAY
If something feels different after a hit to the head or body, don't ignore it.
Stop what you're doing, tell someone what happened, and pay attention to your symptoms.