If you think you might have a concussion, it’s important to get checked as soon as possible. Untreated concussions can lead to serious complications, including permanent brain damage and possibly death. Complete Care has a multidisciplinary clinical team across Central Florida ready to treat concussions and other injuries from auto accidents, slips, falls and workplace incidents.
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It can happen when your head hits an object or jerks back and forth, causing your brain to hit the inside of your skull.
It is one of the most common injuries from collisions. Signs of a concussion often appear right after it happens, but they can also show up hours and days later. Knowing the signs and getting help as soon as they appear often leads to a better recovery.
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A concussion is considered a minor TBI, but it can cause serious problems if you don’t seek treatment. Concussions can lead to permanent brain damage or even death. They can also increase your risk of:
Getting care as soon as possible helps prevent further injury and leads to a faster recovery. Complete Care’s neurologists (doctors who focus on brain injuries) can develop a plan to help you recover and ease back into life after a concussion.
Our chiropractic neurologists start by reviewing your symptoms and doing a neurological exam. A neurological exam can show vision, hearing, balance and other problems that can develop after a concussion. We may also do cognitive tests, which can show problems with thinking and memory.
Sometimes, our team uses imaging tests, such as X-rays, CT or MRI, to rule out more serious injuries, including skull fractures or bleeding.
Your doctor will use your test results to come up with a plan to help you heal and recover.
Treatment often includes:
Recovering from a concussion can take anywhere from a week to a few months, depending on how bad your injury was. It’s important to be patient. The more you let yourself rest and recover, the better your chances of avoiding long-term problems.
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If you’ve recently been involved in an auto or work-related accident and think you may have a concussion, visit one of our 30+ locations across Central Florida, including Brevard, Hillsborough, Pasco or Polk counties.
Did you experience a head injury during a recent accident? Get in touch with Complete Care for comprehensive, quality concussion evaluation and treatment. With several convenient locations throughout Central Florida, we offer same-day and walk-in appointments so you can get seen quickly.