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A recent study revealed that although most children recovered from concussion symptoms within several weeks, 28% still experienced symptoms one month after their injury. Most experts recommend that caregivers quickly get medical help if they think a serious injury may have occurred. Jacob Snow, M.D., a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Pediatrix® Emergency Medicine of Nevada, said a child should be evaluated in the emergency department if they have loss of consciousness, is not acting normally, is confused or altered, has agitation or has persistent vomiting. “A young child with a concussion may seem dazed and may indicate head pain by touching or holding their head,” said Dr. Snow. “Some will show sensitivity to light or sound by covering their eyes or ears. They may have nausea, vomiting, or a change in appetite.” He advised parents not to wait for children to mention headaches, since they may lack the words to express it. “Actions speak louder than words in this age,” explained Dr. Snow.
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