Military & VeteransRegardless of the time elapsed since the concussion/mTBI, you should treat your patient symptomatically. Treatment guidelines follow for the common longer-lasting signs and symptoms of concussion/mTBI:
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Dizziness and balance problems
- Cognitive problems
- Emotional problems
Download the following PDF from the CDC for a quick guide to treating concussion/mTBI.
CDC — Facts for Physicians About Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
"Because the effects of mTBI can be so diverse, no standard treatment exists. But physicians can take many actions to improve outcomes for patients with mTBI…"
For more detail, download the VA/DOD clinical practice guidelines on concussion/mTBI.