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Head Injury, Pain In Head, Confused

I got hit in the face with a soccer ball, it was hard enough to leave a mark in my cheek.. and now my head is hurting, after i got hit i was all confused for a bit, and now im confused again, and plus my head hurts.. and i keep zoning out.. what do i do.. I want to tell my parents but i dont want to sound stupid saying its a concussion if it isnt
Fri, 12 Oct 2012
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Hello there,
Please do not hesitate to inform your parents if you get injured. Getting hit with a ball does not mean that the injury is mild or can be left alone. A person can receive a serious injury with any moving object and it not necessarily have to be something hard as a metal or a fall on the ground.
Discuss your symptoms very clearly with your parents and keep them informed.
A concussion is a minor head injury that can result in loss of consciousness or confusion.
A mark on the cheek is just an external injury that you have mentioned. There could have been an internal injury as well. If you are unable to stay alert or awake, feel dizzy, or develop vomiting episodes, it certainly needs a medical evaluation. Do not think you will sound silly if you discuss with anyone.
Take care.
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Head Injury, Pain In Head, Confused

Hello there, Please do not hesitate to inform your parents if you get injured. Getting hit with a ball does not mean that the injury is mild or can be left alone. A person can receive a serious injury with any moving object and it not necessarily have to be something hard as a metal or a fall on the ground. Discuss your symptoms very clearly with your parents and keep them informed. A concussion is a minor head injury that can result in loss of consciousness or confusion. A mark on the cheek is just an external injury that you have mentioned. There could have been an internal injury as well. If you are unable to stay alert or awake, feel dizzy, or develop vomiting episodes, it certainly needs a medical evaluation. Do not think you will sound silly if you discuss with anyone. Take care.