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I need some advice. On Monday my daughters flyer kneed my daughter in the face which sent her backwards and slammed her head in the mat. Since then she’s had a headache and nausea. The headache has not gotten worse but it is not relieved with any pain medication. Besides that and the nausea she doesn’t have any other symptoms. Could this still be a concussion?? I’ve tried researching online but she hasn’t had any dizziness or issues with coordination. So I’m unsure.
Yes. She should not participate in sports (cheerleading...) until symptoms subside. She should also see a doctor.
Rest, both physical and mental, is imperative, including screen time.
If baseline concussion testing was done, now is the time it will be put to use.[/QUOTE
I need some advice. On Monday my daughters flyer kneed my daughter in the face which sent her backwards and slammed her head in the mat. Since then she’s had a headache and nausea. The headache has not gotten worse but it is not relieved with any pain medication. Besides that and the nausea she doesn’t have any other symptoms. Could this still be a concussion?? I’ve tried researching online but she hasn’t had any dizziness or issues with coordination. So I’m unsure.
Yes, anytime someone suffers a hit to the head (in this situation it seems as though she had two points of impact: once by the knee, and once with impact from falling on the mat) they should consult with their doctor. I would call her doctor as soon as possible and explain the situation, they'll probably ask to bring her in for evaluation. Esp. since she is complaining of headaches and has nausea (two symptoms of a concussion). During the meantime, keep her out of physical activity, and try to limit bright lights & screen time.
Her doctor told me take her to ER. Just waiting for someone to come watch the baby. Thank you. I would think our gym and us parents would be more educated on concussions it’s kinda frustrating she’s done this for so many years and I know nothing.
Her doctor told me take her to ER. Just waiting for someone to come watch the baby. Thank you. I would think our gym and us parents would be more educated on concussions it’s kinda frustrating she’s done this for so many years and I know nothing.
The ER said it is a concussion. That she needs to rest until her symptoms subside, and that if anything got worse to bring her back.
Agreed. Follow up with a specialist ASAP. There are going to be some very important protocols to follow to help her recover. Returning to cheer should be the least of your focus right now.Definitely find a specialist in your area! Good luck---I hope her recovery is quick, but don't let her push herself too fast or she'll re-injure herself and you're back at square 1 all over again.