What Is Involved in Concussion Recovery?

The emergence of sequelae of concussion may be the result of the interaction between the pathological factors of brain injury and the psychological factors of patients. There is evidence that psychological factors can be an important factor in the continuation of the condition of patients with concussion. Therefore, in the recovery period of concussion, patients should appropriately participate in recreational activities or exercise, which can not only enhance physical fitness, but also distract attention from concussion and promote the rehabilitation of the disease.

Concussion sequelae

The emergence of sequelae of concussion may be the result of the interaction between the pathological factors of brain injury and the psychological factors of patients. There is evidence that psychological factors can be an important factor in the continuation of the condition of patients with concussion. Therefore, in the recovery period of concussion, patients should appropriately participate in recreational activities or exercise, which can not only enhance physical fitness, but also distract attention from concussion and promote the rehabilitation of the disease.

Chinese name

Concussion sequelae

Foreign name

cerebral concussion sequela

Visiting department

Neurology neurosurgery

Diagnosis

TCM diagnosis, Western medicine diagnosis

Transient after a traumatic brain injury

During RAS, bilateral vertebral artery distraction, torsion, and compression occur.

Sudden fainting after hitting, violent or falling on the head. You can be awake from a few seconds to a few hours. After you wake up, forget the process. Lighter, dizziness, fatigue, severe, headache, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, urinary incontinence. If the symptoms often occur, it is a sequelae. Often manifested as headache, fatigue, insomnia, dreaming, stress, inattention, forgetfulness, etc. Most headaches are not fixed. Its properties are heavy pressure, pulsation, tight wrinkle, etc., with different performances.

Use of micro needles as appropriate

Reduce intracranial pressure, increase cerebral blood flow and oxygen consumption; promote glucose,

The prescription was modified with "Tongnaoyu Decoction".

In the treatment, the following issues need to be paid attention to:
It is required to get good results in the treatment of concussion sequelae, and the diagnosis must be correct first.
The diagnosis of concussion is relatively easy, mainly based on: a history of head trauma; a brief disturbance of consciousness (usually less than 30 minutes) and recent forgetfulness; no abnormalities in neurological examination. In addition, there are symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, memory loss, and inability to concentrate after a concussion. It should be noted that a comprehensive neurological examination should be performed to exclude lesions that may be missed inside and outside the skull. Especially for patients with suspected intracranial hemorrhage caused by hematoma, and patients in the middle awake period, should closely observe the changes in the condition to avoid delay in treatment. After a concussion, do not imply that the patient may have the sequelae of a concussion. After the formation of concussion sequelae, it should be actively treated, and should not be rushed. It should not be treated with contempt and ridicule. The patient's doubts should be relieved and more thoughtfulness and encouragement should be given to enhance the patient's confidence in healing.

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