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| + | There are three main forms of treatment that are used to alleviate the side effects of concussions. The first being physical and mental rest, rest is appropriate in order for the brain to recover, both physically and mentally. Relative rest includes the limiting of activities that require thinking and mental concentration. This is heavily imposed especially the first two days after the concussion, although rest taken to extreme levels is counterproductive. This includes lying in a dark room avoiding all stimuli. It is advised in the first 48 hours that there should be a limit of activities that require high mental concentration such as watching TV, doing schoolwork, reading, and texting. In general physical activities that increase any symptoms and exertion are to be avoided to no longer provoke symptoms. After a period of relative rest, it is recommended that there is a gradual increase in daily activities such as screen time and light exercise has shown to lead to a quick recovery. Secondly, routine activity by gradually adding more activities that involve thinking such as doing schoolwork or assignments can improve the speed of recovery. Lastly, pain relief is used to manage side effects. It is safe to have Tylenol (Acetaminophen) instead of pain relievers such as Advil, Motrin IB and Aspirin as these increase the risk of bleeding (Mayo Clinic, 2020). | ||
| ====== Case Study - Rowan Stringer ====== | ====== Case Study - Rowan Stringer ====== | ||
