Concussion is a very common injury that occurs as a result of a fall, blow, bruise. You can get it in the household way, in sports training or in traffic accidents. A concussion occurs as follows - the brain, during a sharp shaking, hits the skull, its integrity is not violated, however, minor damage can be obtained that disrupt the nutrition of tissues and blood vessels.
Concussion: symptoms, treatment
The main signs of a concussion are nausea and dizziness, vomiting, respiratory failure, increased heart rate, and there may also be a slight visual disturbance. In a severe case, the injury is accompanied by loss of consciousness, in especially serious cases, the victim may fall into a coma, therefore, in case of fainting, hospitalization is extremely necessary. But before you treat a concussion at home, visit a doctor, even with a mild form, because the main consequences may appear later. This may be memory impairment, frequent headaches, meteorological dependence. In the hospitaldetermine the type of treatment that the victim will need. This can be either a hospital or home treatment.
How to treat a concussion at home?
After an injury, the victim needs complete rest. He will be assigned bed rest, which can last from three to ten days, depending on the patient's well-being. If the concussion is mild, then the treatment will not take place in the hospital, but at home. At this time, it will be very important to give up such things as a computer, TV - at least for the first three days - because the brain should not strain. He needs rest at this time for a speedy recovery.
Also, when treating at home, the doctor will prescribe painkillers, drugs that improve brain performance, and sedatives. In addition, you can use folk remedies. To calm and improve brain function, the following herbal infusion is a good remedy:
1. Herbs of motherwort, mint and lemon balm - approximately 150 grams of each of them - should be poured with a liter of hot boiled water, covered with a lid and left to infuse overnight. In the morning, the broth must be well filtered.
Take this decoction after meals four times a day for half a glass.
Here is another recipe that is great for helping the brain recover:
2. Crushed mint leaves, lemon balm (one tablespoon each) and two hop cones and valerian officinalispour one liter of boiling water, insist for half an hour, then also filter and take one glass before going to bed in a warm form.
The course of treatment with this infusion should take four to six days.
Improving the effectiveness of herbal infusions can be very well helped by a remedy such as bee pollen, which can be purchased at pharmacies or from beekeepers. Take pollen should be half a teaspoon once a day for one month. After six calendar months, bee pollen should be repeated.
It would be nice to put soothing herbs (melissa, lavender, mint) in an ordinary pillow.
But still, before treating a concussion with folk remedies, you should definitely consult a doctor. In no case should you self-medicate, as this can lead to a deterioration in the condition or to unpredictable consequences.
How to treat a more severe concussion?
Strictly in stationary conditions under the supervision of doctors. This is the only way to avoid complications and their unpredictable consequences.
