How to Treat a Mild Concussion

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).

It can be caused by a bump, a hit, a fall, or any type of head injury that pushes the head and brain back and forth rapidly.

In a concussion, the brain is shaken back and forth within the skull.

Most concussions are mild in the sense that a person most likely will recover completely, but the symptoms can be very difficult to notice, can develop slowly, and can last for days or weeks.

If you have been hit in the head, you should see a physician within one to two days at the most to be evaluated, even if you don’t think it is serious.

After seeing a doctor, there are ways you can treat a mild concussion at home.

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