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Suggest Treatment For Concussion

my son (16) has a concussion...did not hit his head but jumped off a wall that was about 10 foot high, jarred his neck and obviously hurt his brain, was vomiting on Friday but that has stopped, his temperature is 74, face is red and hot, had a CT scan on friday, and 2 other x rays...he has vision and balance issues as of Friday...lays around,,,complains his brain is heavy on one side.
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Hello, thanks for your question, here are some treatment during the first 24 hours after the injury, your doctor may ask that someone wake you every two to three hours. This ensures that you haven’t gone into a coma and also allows someone to check for signs of severe confusion or abnormal behavior.
If the concussion is causing headaches, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Your doctor will also probably ask you to get plenty of rest, avoid sports and other strenuous activities, and avoid driving a vehicle or riding a bike for 24 hours or even few months, depending on the severity of your injury. Alcohol might slow recovery, so ask your doctor if you should avoid drinking it. If you should avoid alcohol, ask your doctor for how long.
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Suggest Treatment For Concussion

Hello, thanks for your question, here are some treatment during the first 24 hours after the injury, your doctor may ask that someone wake you every two to three hours. This ensures that you haven’t gone into a coma and also allows someone to check for signs of severe confusion or abnormal behavior. If the concussion is causing headaches, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Your doctor will also probably ask you to get plenty of rest, avoid sports and other strenuous activities, and avoid driving a vehicle or riding a bike for 24 hours or even few months, depending on the severity of your injury. Alcohol might slow recovery, so ask your doctor if you should avoid drinking it. If you should avoid alcohol, ask your doctor for how long.