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How Concussion is
Treated
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This is not something that should be neglected. The treatment plan depends on the
severity of the concussion. It’s crucial to protect yourself if the concussion is severe.
A healthcare provider can better guide you by diagnosing the concussion,
determining the severity of the concussion and the appropriate treatment plan.
When you have grade 3 concussion, visit your physician immediately. Your doctor
would discuss symptoms and treatment with you. The doctor would ask you basic
questions, such as about where you live.
Moreover, the healthcare provider would test your coordination and reflexes or
whether your nervous system is functioning properly. You would be provided with
instructions for recovery along with medications in case the symptoms worsen.
If you have sustained a brain injury from an accident or activity, stop doing that
activity and take a break. Give your brain time to recover from the blow. Doing the
same activity would only make the concussion worse. You run a higher chance of
retaining a concussion. Frequent concussions can have cumulative impacts on
your brain, such as inflammation, disabilities, permanent brain damage or death.
You may also have to take a break from normal activities when you have incurred
trauma. Your doctor can guide you about whether you can return to normal
activities or not.