Symptoms of traumatic brain injury in children and notes after the recovery process

Symptoms of traumatic brain injury in children are alarm bells that warn parents need to detect and bring their children to medical examination. Serious complications such as cerebral bleeding, quadriplegia or even death can occur in children at any time. Recognizing early recovery signs helps children reintegrate into life and activities easily.

Children aged 0 - 4 years old are in the group at high risk of traumatic brain injury. Children are often active, while playing, running and jumping are easy to have a collision in the head but not detected early. Parents need to recognize early symptoms of traumatic brain injury in children as well as signs of recovery to help children.

Symptoms of traumatic brain injury in children

Symptoms of traumatic brain injury in children are complicated, sometimes not appearing immediately. Sometimes children cannot describe exactly what they are feeling.

Symptoms can last for days, weeks or longer after a strong impact, accident, or fall that damages the head area.

Symptoms of traumatic brain injury in children can include:

Unusual drowsiness and dullness

Easily irritable and angry

Loss of balance and normal walking

Babies cry a lot for unknown reasons

Changes in eating and sleeping habits

Children are no longer interested in toys

Older children may develop symptoms such as:

Headache, feeling heavy

Temporary loss of awareness

Confusion

Anemia

Headache, dizziness

Tinnitus

Vomiting, vomiting

Tired

Unclear words

Children complain of memory and concentration

Personality changes

Sleep disorders

Depression and psychological problems

Loss of taste and hearing.

Children recover from traumatic brain injury

It is very important to recognize that your child is ready to reintegrate into life and be able to play again.

Children may be ready to play again when they are able to focus on an activity without signs of confusion, forgetfulness or headache.

You should not let children play sports until they can be aware of everything around you. It is necessary to carefully monitor all symptoms of the baby and report it to the doctor to ensure the child's safety.

When your baby senses the world and shows signs of wanting to play, you should note:

Do not allow children to do mental activities such as listening to music too loud, reading books, doing homework, calculating or surfing the web

Slowly slowly step by step, do not rush to lest energy decrease during recovery

If children can play sports, choose very simple and gentle activities, avoid intense physical activities, stress, competition ...

Symptoms of traumatic brain injury in children are extremely diverse. During Tet holidays, fun festivals, accidents and falls are very easy to happen to children. Children in the toddler stage are also very likely to fall and hit the head. Therefore, you need to keep a close eye on your baby, wear a helmet for your toddler during this period.