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Brain rest is necessary after a concussion

On Behalf of | Mar 28, 2019 | Personal Injury

Victims of accidents might suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). One common TBI that can occur is a concussion. This is considered a minor TBI, but it can actually have very serious impacts on the victim’s life. A person who has this diagnosis is going to have a long road to recovery, even though they might seem perfectly normal on the outside.

Some people who have a concussion will need to remain in the hospital overnight for observation. The alternative to this is for a person to go home, but only if they have someone who can check on them for at least the next 24 hours. Anytime the person is showing signs of the symptoms worsening, the doctor should be alerted.

One of the most common treatments for a concussion is known as brain rest. This means that you don’t do anything that requires physical or mental activity for a while. The limitations that come with this include not using tablets, computers or phones. You probably won’t be able to watch television, read books or do any type of schoolwork. This can be difficult since we live in a time when every minute is filled with some activity.

Throughout the healing period, you have to avoid any activity that has the risk of another hit to the head or even jostling the brain around in the head. Repeated concussions come with their own set of risks, so be sure to do your best to avoid this from occurring.

As time progresses, you will be able to slowly add things back into your schedule. This can take a lot of time. If your injury was due to another person’s negligence, you might seek compensation for the monetary damages that occur, including lost wages and medical bills.