My son’s dream has always been to play football. I’ve been hoping he would lose interest by the time he got old enough to play because of all the reports of brain damage from rough play. He’s going into 10th grade this fall, and he wants to try out for his Louisville high school team. Either I tell my son to forget his dream, or I put him in harm’s way. I don’t know what to do.

Parenthood is full of difficult, sometimes unpopular decisions; it’s up to each of us to weigh the risks of various activities and decide what is right for our own family. Think of what we have to deal with: Who do we trust to care for…

05.14.13

I know I’m probably being a worrywart, but I’m so afraid that my son, who’s playing football for his Louisville high school team, will end up with a brain injury. What symptoms should I be alert for?

It never hurts to be informed. If you know the signs of brain injury, you will be much more likely to keep the severity to a minimum. Time is of the essence when treating brain injuries. According to WebMD, symptoms of brain damage fall into…

05.06.13

My daughter suffered a concussion when she fell off her bike and hit her head on the pavement. She seems to be recovering just fine, but she has begun to have migraine headaches. She never had them before the concussion. Should I take her to the hospital in Louisville?

It wouldn’t be a bad idea to call her doctor, but post-traumatic headaches are common after brain injuries. That said, you should definitely call her doctor if your daughter displays any of the following symptoms: Her headache worsens. The headache is accompanied by nausea and/or…

04.30.13

My daughter just signed up for the girls’ baseball team at her Louisville school. I’m concerned about the ball or a bat hitting her in the head and causing a brain injury. If she does get injured, how will we know whether or not she has a concussion?

You’re right to be concerned, but I guess we can’t protect our kids from every possible injury; they have to live. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has the following recommendations regarding concussion. If you or the coaches observe any of the following…

04.30.13

My wife and I are having a difference of opinion on whether the symptoms of a brain hemorrhage would be obvious. My wife says it would be obvious; I say it wouldn’t. Who’s right?

You both are right. Some symptoms of a brain hemorrhage, or brain bleed, are severe and recognizable, whereas some may be overlooked or attributed to another, insignificant cause. If you experience any of these symptoms, which are listed on WebMD, go to the emergency room…

04.21.13

My daughter fell from a horse on our farm in Kentucky and hit her head pretty hard. Her eyes are dilating the way they should. What should I watch for that would indicate brain swelling, and what kind of tests would show it?

First of all, get your daughter to the doctor or a hospital right away. A brain injury is nothing to play around with, and it’s better that you feel silly for overreacting than to feel sorry for not reacting at all. The doctor will examine…

Brain Injuries

I know I’m probably being a worrywart, but I’m so afraid that my son, who’s playing football for his Louisville high school team, will end up with a brain injury. What symptoms should I be alert for?

My daughter suffered a concussion when she fell off her bike and hit her head on the pavement. She seems to be recovering just fine, but she has begun to have migraine headaches. She never had them before the concussion. Should I take her to the hospital in Louisville?

My daughter just signed up for the girls’ baseball team at her Louisville school. I’m concerned about the ball or a bat hitting her in the head and causing a brain injury. If she does get injured, how will we know whether or not she has a concussion?

My wife and I are having a difference of opinion on whether the symptoms of a brain hemorrhage would be obvious. My wife says it would be obvious; I say it wouldn’t. Who’s right?

My daughter fell from a horse on our farm in Kentucky and hit her head pretty hard. Her eyes are dilating the way they should. What should I watch for that would indicate brain swelling, and what kind of tests would show it?

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