Since school sports teams were sidelined due to COVID last year, it is no surprise that student-athletes are excited to be back on the field this fall. However, more than 800,000 children are treated annually for head injuries at emergency rooms nationwide, as collisions and bumps to the head sometimes can lead to concussions, cautions Paul Wright, a neurologist at Nuvance Health. "A concussion occurs when the brain gets bounced around or twisted inside the skull. Concussions are typically caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to move quickly back and forth. There are numerous signs of concussion, so parents need to pay attention to their children's behavior and symptoms. "Children who have experienced a concussion may seem dazed, feel sluggish or tired, forget where they are or what they are doing, appear clumsy or unbalanced in their movements, or respond to questions slowly. Your child may experience a headache, nausea, vomiting, changes to his or her vision, balance problems, difficulty concentrating, or sensitivity to light or noise."
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