Concussion is one of the most serious risks to young athletes. Kids’ body, at a young age, is still developing and therefore weaker than an adult’s. Whether the athlete plays football, hockey, soccer, baseball or any number of other sports that uses force or requires vigorous physical activities, a serious hit to the head or a repeated mild force causes a concussion, which manifest itself in different symptoms.
The Centers for Disease Control defines concussion as a brain injury that affects how our brain works and it happens even when the person who has a concussion haven’t been knocked unconscious.
The symptoms for this injury vary from person to person and with each injury, but the common symptoms include:
•Headache
•Confusion
•Nausea or vomiting
•Difficulty remembering or paying attention
•Balance problems or dizziness
•Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy
•Slowed reaction time
•Sleep problems
•Double or blurry vision
•Bothered by light or noise
If you think your kid have a concussion, they should not be allowed to return to play on the day of the injury and should be brought immediately to the doctor. Playing with concussion increases the risk of repeat concussions, and these take longer to recover, causing a delay to your kid’s return to play. Repeat concussions in young athletes could also result to brain swelling or permanent damage to the brain, could even be fatal.
(Also read: Protect Your Young Gymnast From Injuries)
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