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