Do i have a concussion?

[yourplaceormine]

So i was at judo training on friday and i got taken down by a leg sweep and hit the back of my head really hard such that i saw a white flash for about a split second. I didn't feel dizzy or nauseous afterwards, just a little sore at the back of my head, however i was quite disoriented afterwards and couldn't really concentrate my thoughts.
This morning i woke up and my neck hurt, it doesn't feel stiff but it seems more like a muscle ache. Did not experience anything else other than that. Not much of a headache either. I googled the symptoms of a concussion but i do not seem to have any of them other than the aching neck and a slight headache that i would rate 1 or 2 upon 10 in terms of pain. However i got really worried when i read that symptoms could take days or even weeks to surface and there could be bleeding in the brain. Is it possible that i had a concussion, or was it just a hard knock to the head? Please advise. Thanks.

 

[jester72]

Without a CAT scan, there's no way to know for sure. Monitoring your symptoms will give you a better idea over time, but it's a just guessing without that scan.

 

[yourplaceormine]

Thanks, well its been almost 2 days now, and i don't feel any worse compared to yesterday, apart from a sore neck. Strangely my head does not hurt at all, No vomitting and nausea.

 

[musclemom]

You could have strained (whiplash) or sprained your neck instead of/as well as a mild concussion.

Outside of medical diagnostic testing, problems with cognition are the most common sign of a concussion.

Little suggestion, wait until your neck is back to normal before doing any sparring.

 

[ha1a1]

You should seek professional medical advice immediately and have a follow up consultation at 2, 4 & 6 weeks.

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[musclemom]

You should seek professional medical advice immediately and have a follow up consultation at 2, 4 & 6 weeks.

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If he was gonna die it would have happened by now

 

[ha1a1]

If he was gonna die it would have happened by now

My concern isnt that he may die. More to do with bruising and pressure or even the development of a cyst that potentially could cause brain damage and cognitive issues in the future.

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[musclemom]

My concern isnt that he may die. More to do with bruising and pressure or even the development of a cyst that potentially could cause brain damage and cognitive issues in the future.

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Serious brain injury reveals itself within 48 hours and manifests with at least one of the following symptoms: Puking, dizziness, unusual or exceptionally severe headaches, disorientation/memory issues, visual problems, problems with coordination and/or walking, difficulties with either speaking or comprehending speech.

For the record I think the O/P should see a doctor too but only if he's still suffering from pain that isn't improving or feels somehow out of sorts. Otherwise I assume everyone else is in the same boat as myself and has insurance that rapes you in terms of deductibles.