A concussion is a serious injury that can impact your life in a number of ways. While most people are able to recovery from the symptoms in a reasonable period of time, this is not always the case. It’s possible for symptoms to last for several weeks, months or even longer.
Concussion symptoms fit into four categories:
- Thinking and remembering
- Physical
- Emotional and mood
- Sleep
For example, the most common physical symptoms of a concussion include headache, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting and balance problems.
From an emotional point of view, symptoms can include sadness, irritability and anxiety among others.
Here’s something to remember: Some concussion symptoms present right away, but this is not always the case. There are times when a person may not notice the symptoms for a couple of days or weeks.
This is why it’s so important to receive medical treatment after suffering a blow to the head. With this approach, your medical team can run the proper tests to determine if you have suffered a concussion or some other type of head injury.
If you suffer a concussion at work, inform your supervisor of what happened and receive immediate medical attention.
Once you consult with your medical team, you’ll have a better idea of what the future will bring. If you’re told that you can’t return to work in the near future, you may want to file a claim for ‘ benefits. The money you receive will come in handy as you recover from your injury with the idea of eventually returning to work.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “What are the Signs and Symptoms of Concussion?,” accessed Nov. 30, 2017
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