Concussion Symptoms: What You Need to Know

So, the other day I was just walking home from school, and I stopped to go have fun with some kids at a playground near my house, Some kid swings me on a tire swing and I start getting nausea. Another kid comes up and kicks the tire swing and I fell off, I passed out for about 15 minutes and I went home with a migraine. Not sure if I have a concussion so if it sounds like I have a concussion just like leave a comment and I'll go to the doctors for a test.

Apparently I fainted and hit my head and I have a ringing in my ears and my head hurts but my eyes aren’t that sensitive to light? Should I still see a doctor? I gotta move to a different house today so kinda can’t have a concussion...

Hi everyone, last Sunday evening I was leading a horse, another horse charged at her and she jumped and her head hit the side of my head with a lot of force, I heard my neck go wrenchhh. Anyway I had a horrible headache and on Monday I had a headache and slept on and off most of the day. Tuesday my head felt better but soon as I started getting active I got a headache. When I’m just sitting my head did not hurt, as of today same thing but my head fills like it has a little pressure where I got the initial bang. Iv has several head injuries throughout my life but have never experienced headaches. The area on the side of my head is bruising and very sore to the touch. Question is should I just rest through the weekend and if not better should I get it checked out?

Hey y’all, I suffered an acute concussion from a bottle falling on my head. Thankfully there was no cut or bruise from where it hit my head and the doctor said she saw no signs of brain bleeding (checked inside my ears, had me do some physical tests and checked my eyes and such) but I have severe anxiety and can’t stop thinking that it is. How can I over come this anxiety. The doctor did not think at all that I needed a CT scan, still offered one to me to help with my anxiety but did recommend against it due to it being pure radiation and me being so young and a female. Any tips would be helpful, thank you!

I just fell the other night in my bathroom and I was reading this section. I am glad I went to the hospital I did have a concussion now I have a black eye. The hospital how ever only kept me over night. I am 67 years old and I already have a titanium plate in my right temple exactly where I hit this the second time.

Everything looks blurry and my head hurts because I banged hard on the wall I cry constantly and walk like I’m gonna fall

I fell down my back porch steps on the ice last week and hit the back of my head quite hard and have a bad headache, felt dizzy after I got up, kinda felt nauseated and trouble focusing.
It happened Thursday and I still have a headache. I didn't have the money to go to doctors (it cost $50 for urgent care). How do I know if I have a concussion? What should I do so it gets better? I am 73 years old.

My brother is deaf in one ear and hard of hearing in the other. Confined to wheelchair . He fell and hit his head behind his rt ear. He has a lump and he says he is hearing music in his head. He also seems fuzzy and out of it .

I went ice skating for the first time in 20 years and it is NOT like riding a bike...it is as hard as the first time!  I am (was) a halfway decent skater and never fell...just had good balance.  This time, however, just as I was getting back into the groove, I suddenly went BAM onto my back, feet out from under me and slammed my head on the ice so hard I heard a cracking sound...I REALLY hoped it was the ice and not my skull!  My first thought was, "CRAP, now I'm going to have to go to the ER by ambulance with my 5-year-old and scare her to death," but she was totally calm.  No bleeding, just a big goosegg and a wicked headache.  I DID go to a walk-in Urgent Care, and I'm glad I did because I could relax and know that it was a mild concussion, and what to look out for in the next few days.  The whiplash neck pain and allover body pain from the fall the next day was pretty bad, but the exhaustion was even worse.  Don't let anyone tell you that if it's not diagnosed as a moderate or severe concussion that you don't need to take good care of yourself, you DO...and be sure if anything worsens or new symptoms appear that you go to the doctor, or call 911 if things are severe.  TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS!

To the child in school if you are afraid of telling your parents tell the school nurse or a relative you are close to. Get help I am sure your parents do not think you are faking.

My parents never really suspect anything serious when I say something hurts they say it's just a headache or a pulled muscle but I have most of these symptoms and I have really bad headaches that won't go away. I haven't told my parents yet but any advice?

I am a goal keeper too and blocked a ball with my face. It hit the side of my temple and I am experiencing most of the symptoms. I would recommend anyone with any/all of these to see their trainer and tell their parents immediately. The trainer can administer an impact test that will help him or her evaluate the severity and begin a back-to-play plan to get you on the field. You should not keep playing because further impacts can cause worse damage and you will be out of play for much longer.

To the soccer-playing student who wrote the last comment: it's not uncommon for a young person to worry that they are going to be accused of "looking for attention." After all, adults throw that statement at kids all the time. But I would urge you to think of the word "attention" in another way... YES, you should be asking for attention. Medical attention. There's no shame in listening to your body, and wanting to keep yourself healthy and safe. Be a responsible athlete: seek medical attention, so you can be the best player you can be for your team.

I had a work accident that ended in a concussion. I was dizzy, lack of balance, and it sounded like everything was echoing in a tin can.  It lasted for 2 months but they sent me back to work and said I was ok. Now 4 years later I am realizing I have memory loss and nerve damage that I can't prove.

I don't ever get headaches, but I've had a pounding headache for the past two days, ever since I got elbowed in the eye at cheer. Is this something I should see a doctor about? The physical trainer made me put ice over my eye but this headache is really bothering me and it seems there's nothing I can do for it. My coach told me to not take any headache medicine or any pain relievers, is that advice I should take seriously?

Should I seek myself medical attention even if it is 3 days after three days out?