The most common disease caused by a blow to the head is concussion. Even if the blow is only a minor one and no immediate effects are felt, the results can be felt later.
A relatively severe blow can cause unconsciousness, and even if the state of unconsciousness only last for a few seconds it is possible for concussion to follow. The blow may be sustained while playing sports, from the result of an accident, or by being punched on the head during a fight. Any blow to the head should be treated seriously.
Concussion is caused by a disruption to the electrical activity within the brain, but is usually not associated with any damage to the brain, even a small jarring of the head may lead to concussion.
The symptoms of concussion will show as dizziness, an abnormal sleeping patter, reduced emotional responses, and an inability to recall events prior to the injury. More severe types of concussion or repeated bouts of the condition, as maybe experienced by boxers can lead to brain damage, speech impediment and what is commonly known as being ‘punch drunk’.
Serious forms of concussion can take several weeks recovery time while milder forms only last for a few hours or days at the most. During the initial recovery period the person may suffer from post concussion syndrome and have problems with readjusting to work, social, and study environments.
This type of syndrome is thought to be associated with very small amounts of damage being sustained by the brain but can readily be treated by psychiatric methods or drug treatment.
A relatively severe blow can cause unconsciousness, and even if the state of unconsciousness only last for a few seconds it is possible for concussion to follow. The blow may be sustained while playing sports, from the result of an accident, or by being punched on the head during a fight. Any blow to the head should be treated seriously.
Concussion is caused by a disruption to the electrical activity within the brain, but is usually not associated with any damage to the brain, even a small jarring of the head may lead to concussion.
The symptoms of concussion will show as dizziness, an abnormal sleeping patter, reduced emotional responses, and an inability to recall events prior to the injury. More severe types of concussion or repeated bouts of the condition, as maybe experienced by boxers can lead to brain damage, speech impediment and what is commonly known as being ‘punch drunk’.
Serious forms of concussion can take several weeks recovery time while milder forms only last for a few hours or days at the most. During the initial recovery period the person may suffer from post concussion syndrome and have problems with readjusting to work, social, and study environments.
This type of syndrome is thought to be associated with very small amounts of damage being sustained by the brain but can readily be treated by psychiatric methods or drug treatment.
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