Football Trauma
Football Season – Signs of Trauma
It’s football season and that comes with the risk of injuries. Parents should be on high alert for minor brain traumas (aka concussions). Here’s a list of what to look for if you suspect a head injury. Get them checked out immediately if they show any of the following:
- Balance problems
- Difficulty communicating/concentrating
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Irritability
- Memory difficulties
- Nausea
- Numbness or tingling
- Sadness
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Visual problems – blurry or double vision
- Vomiting