How should a concussion be treated?

Feb 08, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My neighbor hit his head and went to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion. I'd like to ask, how is a concussion treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guan Yanlei
Concussion is a secondary diagnosis of closed head injury, and treatment must be specifically analyzed according to the severity of the patient's symptoms. The severity of symptoms and corresponding treatments are as follows: 1. No obvious symptoms: If a patient is diagnosed with concussion but has no apparent symptoms, such as significant headache or vomiting, observation alone may be sufficient. For example, if follow-up CT scans after 1–2 days show no abnormalities, no specific treatment is required. 2. Severe symptoms: In cases of persistent headache or repeated vomiting, symptomatic treatment (e.g., pain relief) is necessary. Additionally, treatment should be provided to prevent complications.