| As Will Smith made evident, concussions are more than a "bump on the head", way more. What's also unusual is that a concussion can be received with impact to another part of the body, not even the head. What's also unusual is that a concussion can be received with impact to another part of the body, not even the head. | |
| If you're hit on your body somewhere, that makes your head move, sharply, to one side and then back, your brain hits your skull, and it's like hitting your head with a hammer. |  |
| If your kid is hit on the head by the ball in the game, and gets a big bump, it's more often than not simply a visible injury, and not a concussion. However, make sure that you pay attention to your kid, periodically ask them random questions that take a moment to think, and make sure they're alert. | |
| Make sure that you take your kid to see a doctor if they show: | |
| • Persistent or worsening headache | • Imbalance |
| • Vomiting | • Memory loss or confusion |
| • Mood changes, such as irritability | |
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but if your headaches, dizziness, confusion, and nausea persists, you should see a doctor. |
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