Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville mother nearly lost her 2-year-old son after he fell on a concrete basketball court last month. She now warns others to look out for the signs of traumatic brain injury.

According to the CDC, here is the full-list of symptoms of traumatic brain injury:

• Difficulty thinking clearly
• Headache
• Fuzzy or blurry vision
• Irritability
• Sleeping more than usual
• Feeling slowed down
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Sadness
• Sleep less than usual
• Difficulty concentrating Sensitivity to noise or light
• Balance problems
• More emotional
• Trouble falling asleep
• Difficulty remembering new information
• Feeling tired, having no energy
• Nervousness or anxiety

Additionally, children may not:

• Stop crying and are inconsolable
• Nurse or eat

If your child experiences these symptoms after taking a jolt, bump or blow to the head, take them to the emergency department immediately.

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