Signs and Symptoms of Concussions in Children: First Aid for Head Injuries
A child’s developing brain is at higher risk than an adult. Parents must know the warning signs of concussion in children.
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A child’s developing brain is at higher risk than an adult. Parents must know the warning signs of concussion in children.
Head injuries cover everything from a minor scalp scrape to serious damage that can affect your brain. Injuries to the outside of the head and the inside can sometimes tell different stories, but other times a small injury may be a sign of much more serious underneath. Knowing how to act in those first few minutes can turn a frightening situation into a more manageable one.
Playing sports increases a person’s risk of falls and collisions, which results in concussions.
Head injury can result in bleeding, torn tissues, and brain damage. People should take it seriously as it can cause long-term complications or death.
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