How do I know if my head injury is mild or severe?

Grade 1: Mild, with symptoms that last less than 15 minutes and involve no loss of consciousness. Grade 2: Moderate, with symptoms that last longer than 15 minutes and involve no loss of consciousness. Grade 3: Severe, in which the person loses consciousness, sometimes for just a few seconds.

How long after hitting head can symptoms occur?

“For some people, the symptoms after a concussion may not become apparent until later in the day,” says Beth Kolar, advanced clinician at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Main Line Health, who explains that delayed concussion symptoms may present 24 to 48 hours after and injury.

How do you know if you have internal bleeding from a head injury?

Internal bleeding in your head

1. weakness, usually on one side of your body.
2. numbness, usually on one side of your body.
3. tingling, especially in hands and feet.
4. severe, sudden headache.
5. difficulty swallowing or chewing.
6. change in vision or hearing.
7. loss of balance, coordination, and eye focus.

Can you get a blood clot from hitting your head?

A contusion causes bleeding and swelling inside of the brain around the area where the head was struck. Contusions may occur with skull fractures or other blood clots such as a subdural or epidural hematoma.

Can I sleep after I hit my head?

It is generally considered safe for people with head injuries or concussions to go to sleep. In some cases, a doctor may recommend waking the person regularly to make sure his or her condition has not worsened.

How do you test for a concussion?

If you seek medical care, your doctor will do a concussion assessment that consists of: Balance test: standing with feet together, eyes closed; standing with one foot in front of the other, eyes closed; and standing on one leg with eyes closed.

How do you check for a concussion at home?

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion?

1. headache.
2. blurred or double vision.
3. dizziness, balance problems, or trouble walking.
4. confusion and saying things that don’t make sense.
5. being slow to answer questions.
6. slurred speech.
7. nausea or vomiting.
8. not remembering what happened.