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.
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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.
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