nicoletaionescu / Getty Images
How Long After Hitting Head Can Concussion Symptoms Start?
Talk to a healthcare provider about medication to help with any headaches that come up as you recover.
Talk to a healthcare provider for support in communicating your needs with your employer or school.
nicoletaionescu / Getty Images
They may be able to connect you with other resources to help you get the accommodations you need.
Recent research has shown that limited physical activity during concussion recovery may help you recover faster.
Examples of appropriate physical activities are walking or riding a stationary bike.
Any physical activity during recovery should be determined by a healthcare provider and done gradually.
Who Gets Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Persistent symptoms may include:
Most people with a concussion will not have post-concussion syndrome.
Estimates of post-concussion syndrome range from 5 % to 30% of people diagnosed with a concussion.
Summary
Concussion recovery usually takes a few days or weeks but can last longer.
Concussion recovery should be taken seriously and guided by a healthcare provider.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.What to do after a mild TBI or concussion.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Signs and symptoms of concussion.
CHOC Children’s.Concussion home exercises: visual.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons.Concussion.
Concussion Legacy Foundation.What is PCS?
Concussion Legacy Foundation.PCS risk factors.
