Concussion does not necessarily require medical assistance unless symptoms of severe internal injury like giddiness, nausea or vomiting occur. Watch out for any abnormal symptoms post injury in order to avoid any serious problems at a later date.

You may be examined by a caregiver or kept under observation at the hospital for a short duration and then sent home with specific instructions. (See Reference 1)

• If you become unconscious, it is advisable to take a MRI or CT scan. Note that a concussion might still have occurred even if it does not show in this scan. (See Reference 1)
• Take X-rays of your face and neck and check whether there are chances of any other injuries. (See Reference 1)
• Further, you need to ensure that you protect your head, face and neck very carefully after a concussion and prevent injuring these areas until you completely recover from it. Do no play sports or engage in adventurous or hazardous activities after concussion. Consult your caregiver and ask when you can resume these activities as before. (See Reference 1)
• In case you have swelling or bruising on your skin, apply cold compress on the wound using ice pack occasionally for the next 1 or 2 days. Do not place ice cubes directly on the skin for more than twenty minutes at a time. Otherwise, you may end up having frostbite. If you want to keep the ice for a longer period, cover it and then place it on your body. (See Reference 1)
• Take the help of a household member or a friend post injury. Do not stay alone at home.
• Take only fluids and remain on complete bed rest for a few days after concussion. (See Reference 2)
• You may take pain killer, medications or injection or apply ointments on cuts only after consulting a physician or your caregiver. Before that, clean the cuts using saline or iodine solution and show it to a physician to remove any foreign matter. (See Reference 2)
• The physician may staple the skin or stitch it (sutures) to close the wound. In some cases, Dermabond (Cyanoacrylate), a type of skin glue, may be applied on the cut to close the wound. (See Reference 2)

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2. eMedicineHealth: Concussion: Medical Treatment
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