Mild head injury and concussion
This booklet is written for anyone who has had a mild head injury. It gives you information about your brain and tells you some of the things that may happen as a result of your injury.
You can download this booklet for free in our information library.
This booklet is written for anyone who has had a mild head injury. It gives you information about your brain and tells you some of the things that may happen as a result of your injury. It also gives you some practical tips to enable you to help yourself.
Contents include:
- Section One: What is a Minor Head Injury?
Initial Assessment
Early Stages After Discharge
Dos and Don'ts in the First Few Days After Injury - Section Two: Post-Concussion Syndrome
Common Symptoms and Practical Suggestions
Cognitive (thinking) Symptoms
Physical Symptoms
Emotional and Behavioural Symptoms - Section Three: Other Issues
Includes alcohol, compensation claims, driving, late and missed diagnosis, returning to work, social difficulties and playing sports - Further Information and Support
Minor head injury was Commended in the 2010 BMA Medical Book Awards.
You can download this booklet for free in our information library.
This booklet is written for anyone who has had a mild head injury. It gives you information about your brain and tells you some of the things that may happen as a result of your injury. It also gives you some practical tips to enable you to help yourself.
Contents include:
- Section One: What is a Minor Head Injury?
Initial Assessment
Early Stages After Discharge
Dos and Don'ts in the First Few Days After Injury - Section Two: Post-Concussion Syndrome
Common Symptoms and Practical Suggestions
Cognitive (thinking) Symptoms
Physical Symptoms
Emotional and Behavioural Symptoms - Section Three: Other Issues
Includes alcohol, compensation claims, driving, late and missed diagnosis, returning to work, social difficulties and playing sports - Further Information and Support
Minor head injury was Commended in the 2010 BMA Medical Book Awards.