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March 1st, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda WEDNESDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) — Sports-related concussions are
common in the United States, but there are many misconceptions about this
type of head injury, according to an expert.
While it’s widely believed that everyone with a concussion requires an
immediate CT scan or MRI, concussion damage occurs at the microscopic
level and cannot be seen on MRI or CT scans of the brain, said Dr. Howard
Derman, director of the Methodist Concussion Center in Houston.
A physical exam is required to assess patients for concussion signs and
symptoms of concussion, which can appear immediately after the head injury
or days later. Signs and symptoms include: appearing dazed or stunned;
answering questions slowly; nausea and vomiting; sensitivity to light or
noise; and an inability to recall events prior to the hit to the head.
Many people wrongly believe that treating concussion-related headaches
might mask some concussion symptoms. Derman said over-the-counter pain
relievers are fine okay to use in conjunction with a doctor-approved
return-to-activity regimen. In some cases, prescription pain relievers may
be needed.
Another common myth is that a person with a concussion should not fall
asleep even though they may be drowsy. In fact, drowsiness is a common
concussion symptom and getting rest is sometimes the best thing to do,
Derman said.
Getting plenty of sleep and allowing the brain to heal results in a
faster recovery. Family members or other caregivers should check on the
concussed person at least every few hours to make sure they can be easily
awakened, he advised.
Children and teens do not recover from concussions at the same rate as
adults, as was once believed. Because of their ongoing brain development,
children and teens are more susceptible to serious head injury and
post-concussion syndrome, a complex set of neurologic and psychological
disorders that can last for weeks or even years after the injury and
interfere with school, social activities and relationships.
Another misconception is that concussion causes no long-term effects.
In fact, long-term effects can include depression and anxiety; blurred and
double vision; mental impairment and increased risk of early-onset
dementia.
March is National Brain Injury Month.
More information
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more about concussion in sports.
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