You have had a concussion, a mild brain injury. It can affect how your brain works for a while.
Below are some questions you may want to ask your doctor or nurse to help you take care of your concussion.
What type of symptoms or problems will I have?
Does someone need to stay with me?
What type of activity can I do?
When can I go back to work?
What drugs can I use for any pain or headache? Can I use aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), or other similar drugs?
Is it okay to eat? Will I feel sick to my stomach?
When can I drink any alcohol?
Do I need a follow-up appointment?
When should I call the doctor?
What to ask your doctor about concussion - adult; Brain injury - mild - what to ask your doctor - adult
Updated by: Charles J. Prestigiacomo, MD, FACS, Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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