Concussion alternative idea?!

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Just because you did not remember or even did not lose consciousness - you probably still concussed. Losing consciousness is not necessary to sustain a concussion.

Medical definition: Concussion is a trauma-induced change in mental status, with confusion and amnesia, and with or without a brief loss of consciousness.

A concussion occurs when the head hits or is hit by an object, or when the brain is jarred against the skull, with sufficient force to cause temporary loss of function in the higher centers of the brain.

Symptoms of concussion include:

* headache
* disorientation as to time, date, or place
* confusion
* dizziness
* vacant stare or confused expression
* incoherent or incomprehensible speech
* incoordination or weakness
* amnesia for the events immediately preceding the blow
* nausea or vomiting
* double vision
* ringing in the ears

The severity of concussion is graded on a three-point scale, used as a basis for treatment decisions.

* Grade 1: no loss of consciousness, transient confusion, and other symptoms that resolve within 15 minutes.
* Grade 2: no loss of consciousness, transient confusion, and other symptoms that require more than 15 minutes to resolve.
* Grade 3: loss of consciousness for any period.

Days or weeks after the accident, the person may show signs of:

* headache
* poor attention and concentration
* memory difficulties
* anxiety
* depression
* sleep disturbances
* light and noise intolerance

The occurrence of such symptoms is called "post-concussion syndrome."


Dizziness and headache point to a concussion - the change in mental status is obvious if you think smoking is going to help the condition. I would really worry about inducing a sleepy state when you are still in a danger zone from the head injury. There is a reason for being watched for 24 hours.