Concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury characterized by acute short-term dysfunction. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, it can be of varying degrees. Fortunately, in our time, medicine is developed quite well, it seems possible to cope with an injury, as well as eliminate its consequences. And now we will just talk about the treatment of concussion.
Injury specifics
Its name speaks for itself. Due to the strong mechanical impact, the brain shakes inside the skull. At this moment, the cerebral cortex is disconnected from the deep-lying sections. This is fraught with disorders of neurons at the molecular and cellular level.
In addition, there is a spasm of blood vessels with their subsequent expansion. Because of this, the blood flow changes for a while. Brain functions are disturbed, various non-specific symptoms appear. But since the treatment of a mild concussion, the symptoms of which will be described later, is aimed at normalizing the patient's condition, everything soon passes.
Speaking of the specifics of injury,it should be noted that it is accompanied by a concussion of the entire brain tissue. Therefore, at first, a diffuse dysfunction (that is, fainting) often occurs, and then, after a couple of minutes or several hours, symptoms of focal disorders replace the general phenomena.
Signs
Before discussing the treatment of mild concussion, the symptoms need to be examined. This injury is characterized by the following manifestations:
- Depression of consciousness. Not necessarily its loss - it is also possible to stun (stop). Each condition lasts up to a maximum of 5 minutes.
- Violation of memory. The person cannot remember what exactly preceded the concussion. But memory tends to regenerate quickly.
- One-time vomiting immediately after an injury.
- Increased or slow heart rate, short-term increase in blood pressure.
- Pale skin changing to redness.
- Short breathing. Normalizes earlier than indicators of the cardiovascular system.
After a person wakes up, other symptoms appear. Namely:
- Headache. It can be felt not only at the point of impact - it can also be felt all over the head.
- Flushing of the face, accompanied by a sensation of heat.
- Dizziness.
- Tinnitus.
- Sweating.
- Sleep disturbance.
- Sickness and weakness.
- Incoordination, staggering when walking.
- Easy physical and mental fatigue, poor concentrationattention.
- Increased sensitivity to light and loud sounds.
In addition, there are neurological disorders. They can be identified in the following list:
- Pain experienced when moving the eyeballs to the side. Inability to look away.
- Pupil contraction or dilation.
- Asymmetry of skin and tendon reflexes.
- Involuntary trembling movements when abducting the eyeballs - fine horizontal nystagmus.
- Unsteadiness when straight arms are extended forward, legs are brought together and eyes are closed.
- Slight neck tension.
I am glad that all the symptoms, with the exception of subjective ones, are reversible - they disappear after a week.
Best Painkillers
Now we can talk about managing the symptoms of mild concussion and treating the condition. Anesthesia in this condition is very important. The doctor may prescribe either narcotic analgesics ("Promedol", "Tramal"), or conventional ones.
The most affordable pain reliever for many that can help in the treatment of concussion is "Analgin". The drug is potent, since metamizole sodium, which is part of it, reliably blocks the conduction of nerve impulses.
Also, the drug helps to block the excessive production of inflammatory mediators. But it is precisely by their production that the body reacts to injury in order to protect the integrity of its structure.
But "Analgin" can not be used anymorefour days. Also contraindications include asthma, hypotension, pregnancy, anemia, as well as pathologies of the kidneys and liver.
Still in order to eliminate the symptoms of a mild concussion and to treat this condition at home, Sedalgin is often used - a combination drug containing, in addition to metamizole sodium, thiamine and caffeine. You can also opt for Pentalgin or Solpadein.
Dizziness remedies
Their use is essential for effective concussion treatment. Commonly prescribed medications are:
- "Betaserk". It is a synthetic analogue of histamine, which expands the precapillaries, facilitates microcirculation in the labyrinth, and also reduces the intensity and frequency of dizziness. It also eliminates tinnitus, increases the tone of smooth muscles, gastrointestinal tract, bronchi.
- "Vestibo". It improves the microcirculation of the labyrinth, it helps well with pathologies of the vestibular apparatus. It has a very pronounced central effect. After its application, hearing improves, dizziness disappears, and violations of both the cochlear and vestibular apparatus are eliminated.
- "Platifillin". Eliminates dizziness by disrupting the transmission of nerve impulses. It also has an antispasmodic effect, lowers blood pressure and causes dilation of small vessels.
- "Papaverine". This myotropic antispasmodic is recommended for the treatment of concussion in combination with Platifillin. In particular, "Papaverine" has a hypotensive effect, improving blood flow and expandingarteries.
Also, Tagisto, Caviton, Nicerium, Oksibral, Ginko biloba can help get rid of dizziness. There are many other effective medicines, but it is extremely important that the doctor is in charge of the appointment. Only he knows what treatment for concussion will help his patient best.
Tranquilizers
They are designed to calm the nervous system. In a state where a person has already suffered from trauma, it is important to protect him from internal tension, feelings of anxiety, worry and fear.
Daytime it is recommended to use drugs that do not suppress cognitive functions and do not have a sedative-hypnotic effect. The best remedy from this category is Grandaxin, which is based on tofisopam. Analogues include Neurol, Afobazol, Phenazepam, Phenibut and Adaptol.
These drugs can be taken during the day, as they do not make you sleepy. But benzodiazepine drugs cause anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, anxiolytic and muscle relaxant, so it is better to drink them in the evening.
There are still effective drugs that cannot be classified. For example, "Amizil" is a centrally acting anticholinergic that has a sedative effect and anticonvulsant effect. Or "Atarax" - a derivative of diphenylmethane. It has antihistamine, antiemetic, sedative and anxiolytic effects.
Sleeping pills
They are also often included in a concussion treatment program. The most popular medicines are:
- "Melaxen". It acts almost instantly, and an overdose of them is impossible, since the drug breaks down very quickly. The drug does not provoke the appearance of nightmares, does not change the course of the natural cycle and structure of sleep, and also does not affect awakening.
- "Donormil". The best remedy for stopping insomnia in young people. But the next day it is better not to drive, because there is a slight sedation.
- Novopassit. This is a combined herbal preparation that also produces an additional anti-anxiety effect. Acts quickly, helps even with insomnia.
- "Persen-forte". It has a mild hypnotic and sedative effect, does not have an obsessive odor and does not contain guaifensine.
- Fitosedan. Herbal collection, which is based on valerian, sweet clover, oregano, thyme and motherwort. It is enough to brew one bag of such “tea”, and then drink it before going to bed.
In addition, in the treatment of concussion, Corvalol, Glycine, Dormiplant, Simpatil, Notta and other drugs that help sleep can be prescribed.
Neuroprotectors
These drugs are also necessarily used in the treatment of concussion. They provide metabolic support, which is very important during the recovery period after an injury. The most common medications are:
- Mexidol. Stimulates the adaptive capacity of the bodyto the negative influence of the environment, and also increases his resistance to stress.
- "Emoxipin". Prevents thromboaggregation, reduces the formation of prostaglandins, increases the activity of antioxidant enzymes. It is prescribed even for people with acute coronary and cerebral insufficiency.
- "Complamin". Taking this drug, you can improve the blood supply to the brain, activate carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and also provide an additional hepatoprotective effect.
- "Actovegin". This antihypoxant has three actions at once - microcirculatory, neuroprotective and metabolic.
- Glutamic acid. Its use helps to stimulate recovery processes, normalize metabolism, as well as the transmission of nerve impulses.
These are just a few of the most commonly used remedies for concussion and trauma. Of course, there are many more of them - there are calcium channel blockers, anticoagulants, vasodilators, antiplatelet agents. After the diagnosis and examination, the doctor will tell you which remedy is best for the patient.
Tinctures
Since we are talking about eliminating the symptoms of concussion in adults and treating trauma, we must also pay attention to the topic of traditional medicine. Tinctures are very popular. Here are some of the most effective:
- Thyme tincture. For cooking, you need 1 tbsp. l. herbs pour 1 cup boiling water, and then insist until cool. Then strain. Drink in three doses in equal amounts - each time beforefood.
- Tincture of lemon balm and chamomile. It is necessary to mix these herbs for 10 g, and then pour a glass of boiling water. Insist, cool, strain. Drink half a glass in the morning and the rest in the evening.
- Tincture of myrtle and pharmacy arnica. It is necessary to take 1 tsp. each herb and cook in the same way as the previous formulations. Drink at least twice a day, a glass at a time.
- Tincture of herbs. To prepare it, you need 100 grams of mistletoe, motherwort and mint, as well as 75 g of lemon balm. Pour two cups of boiling water and insist overnight. Drink the resulting volume during the next day with equal time intervals between doses.
These products are suitable for treating concussion at home. They calm the nervous system and normalize the functioning of the brain, providing a mild sedative effect.
Decoctions
Their use can also be supplemented with medical treatment of concussion. They are easy to prepare, here are a few recipes:
- In equal proportions, combine blackcurrant shoots, mullein, wild rosemary twigs, rose hips, oregano, clover flowers, as well as lemon balm, nettle and plantain. Then take 2 tbsp. l. of this collection, pour 1 liter of boiling water and send to a water bath. After 10-12 minutes, remove, wrap in heat and cool. Then strain. Drink twice a day for 3 tbsp. l.
- Take 2 tsp. St. John's wort and pour a liter of water. Boil on low heat and then cool. After straining, drink the entire volume for the day, half a glass at a time.
- Mixhorsetail (25 g), yarrow (40 g), thyme (75 g) and mint (100 g). Pour the mixture with water (3 cups) and send to boil for 5-10 minutes. Drink ¼ cup several times a day.
Each decoction is recommended to be consumed in a course. At least 4-5 days in a row. Then you can try another recipe.
Other remedies
Treatment time for a concussion is at least 10 days. Then it is recommended to resort to preventive measures in order to recover faster.
There are many folk recipes that you can use to prepare products designed specifically for this:
- In equal proportions, combine fresh hawthorn and sea buckthorn, after washing and crushing the berries with a rolling pin. Remove the bones, add honey (it should be 1/3 of the total volume). Mix everything well. Take this composition twice a day, 20 ml. Keep refrigerated. The course lasts 14 days, then - a break for 10 days, and all over again. And so half a year.
- Pour chopped mint (1 tablespoon) and cinnamon (1 teaspoon) into a thermos. Pour in 1 liter of boiling water. Drink 100 ml 4-6 times a day. Take until the final improvement of well-being.
- Raw potatoes must be finely chopped, and then squeezed out the juice. For one dose, 150 ml is enough. What should be done with it? Drink it all in one go. Within 10 days after the injury, you need to drink potato juice 1-2 times a day.
- What treatment for concussion does without cabbage - a vegetable that effectively protects it fromnegative external influences? You need to chop one head and squeeze the juice. Measure out 200 ml and add flaxseed 2 tsp there). Let it brew for 20 minutes. Drink the resulting composition in two doses during the day. The course lasts 2 weeks.
- Take one glass of anise fruit and crush it thoroughly in a mortar. Then pour into a 0.5-liter jar and fill with water. Close tightly and infuse for 20 days at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Then drink - enough 1 tsp. daily for 40 days. Be sure to drink the product with warm water.
- Crush pine nuts in a mortar and combine them with fresh sea buckthorn juice in equal proportions. Add a little honey to taste. The resulting medicine should be taken 30 ml daily with plain water or tea. The course should last from 4 to 6 months.
- You need to mix figs (2/4), pistachios (1/4) and raisins (1/4) and knead all the ingredients into one single mass. Every day you need to take half a glass of this mixture - it perfectly restores brain function. The course is recommended to arrange for 6-7 months.
- In equal proportions, mix white willow bark and raspberry shoots. In a thermos, boil 1 tbsp. l. mixture (500 ml of water is enough), let it brew for 2 hours. Then drink 120 ml of infusion three times a day for one week.
Food
Finally, it must be said that it is as important as medication or alternative treatment. Here are some dietary recommendations:
- You need to eat regularly - 5-6 times a day is enough, portions should be small.
- To normalize the functioning of the nervous system, you need to take B vitamins. They are found in legumes, buckwheat, egg yolk, potatoes, oysters, asparagus, liver and nuts.
- In order for them to be absorbed, it is necessary to consume foods containing iron. Sources: dogwood, spinach, poultry, liver, legumes, wheat, oatmeal, buckwheat, barley.
- It is best to eat cereal and vegetable soups in low-fat broths during the recovery period.
- Include soy, liver and eggs in your diet as these are sources of lecithin.
- To enrich your body with useful trace elements and vitamins, you need to eat greens, fruits and vegetables.
- You should eat more dairy products and milk.
You should also add fish, rose hips, black currants, citrus fruits, red peppers, cereals, dried fruits, honey, but especially walnuts to your diet.
They should be eaten in the amount of 5-7 pieces every day. It is advisable to grind and knead with honey. You can also drink walnut oil - 1 tbsp. l. After all, this product contains 63% of unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, as well as iron, manganese, zinc, selenium, iodine and many other useful substances and vitamins.
But the most important thing is to take care of yourself, avoiding any negative influences. This refers to both physical, which lead to injury, and nervous strain.
