The Right Practice to Fight Concussions

The Right Practice to Fight Concussions
November 26, 2018

November is the best time for sports. The weather is neither very cold nor hot and because of this people say November is the best month to participate in outdoor sports. However, outdoor sports are closely associated with concussions and injuries. It is estimated that 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur in sports, vehicle accidents, and falls every year. Major concussions through any of these, can ruin the career of an athlete. In OKC, people visit the pain clinic for any kind of injury to get correct detection and treatment in the injury’s initial stages.

Common Causes of Concussion

If you don’t know what can cause a traumatic brain injury, it would be hard to take precautions against it. Here are some common causes of concussions.

  • Vehicle accident.

  • Physical assault or violence.

  • Fall from a great height.

  • Electrical shock.

  • Sports etc.

Common Symptoms of Concussion

Sports are one of the top causes of any injury, but they are the leading cause of concussions. In order to process the treatment, it is important to know the common symptoms. The professionals at the family medicine clinic in OKC can understand the complexity of the symptoms, and recommend some more tests for assessment before starting treatment accordingly.

  • Generally a loss of consciousness.

  • Nausea.

  • Headache.

  • Blurry vision.

  • Difficulty in understanding.

  • Balancing problems.

  • Signs of amnesia etc.

 

To handle the situation initially, the patient has to be stabilized in a safe place. Movement is not encouraged in this situation. If there is bleeding or swelling, it should be treated. After first aid, proper diagnosis and treatment should be administered to avoid further consequences.

How to Prevent Concussion

It is not possible to stay away from all injuries, but you can prevent concussions. They sometimes cannot be recognized straight away and symptoms can disappear fast. However, ignorance in treatment is the biggest mistake that can make the injury deteriorate quickly and cause something worse.

To prevent a concussion, you can follow some of these steps:

  • Don’t forget to wear helmets.

  • Repair the safety equipment whenever it is damaged.

  • Seatbelts are a must to sit in the front seat.

  • The child safety gates should be used throughout the home.

  • Non-slip mats should be installed in the bathroom.

  • Follow the instructions of trainers while practicing sports.

The doctors at your family medicine clinic in OKC can save you from the fatality of concussions. If you face any trouble with your body after an accident, visit a doctor immediately. Call us to get a professional checkup and treatment.

* * Disclaimer: This content should not be considered medical advice and does not imply a doctor-patient relationship.

Darryl D. Robinson, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Darryl Robinson, a Richmond, Virginia native, earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. Commissioned into the U.S. Army the same year, Dr. Robinson completed his internship at Walter Reed and served as a General Medical Officer at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He left active duty in 1998 and remained in the reserves through 2004. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Pain Medicine, Dr. Robinson joined Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedics in 2002. He has since been recognized for delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care for pain conditions. In 2012, he was named one of the region's top physicians by Castle Connolly. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional pain treatments, he expanded his approach to include wellness-based therapies focused on nutrition, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine. He later became a Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Also in 2012, Dr. Robinson was honored as one of the first "Pink Tie Guys" by the Susan G. Komen foundation in Oklahoma, recognizing his advocacy for women's health.
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