A concussion is an acute injury, or wound, to the brain and can occur in many ways, from sports injuries in youths and professionals to automobile accidents. Symptoms include headache, nausea, brain fog, inability to concentrate, vision issues and sound sensitivity. If concussions are not resolved, they may become chronic traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that can be debilitating for years or even a lifetime. Consequences range from constant headaches, focus and concentration issues, inability to hold a job, depression and even to suicide.

The brain is suspended in cerebrospinal fluid, and a blow to the head causes bruising, swelling and hemorrhage. The skull forces the pressure inward toward the delicate brain tissue, cutting off the blood and oxygen supply. If the brain cells are deprived of oxygen long enough, they start to die, causing permanent TBI.

One therapy that successfully resolves concussions and prevents them from becoming a TBI is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). It is a very potent anti-inflammatory that quickly reduces swelling, and at the same time provides much needed oxygen to keep brain cells alive until the swelling is completely resolved. HBOT should be started as soon after the concussion as possible, but especially within the first 10 days when the average number of needed treatments is four.

Daphne Denham, M.D., FACS, FACCWS, clinic founder and Medical Director of Healing With Hyperbarics, the nation’s premier expert in using HBOT to treat concussions, reports a 98 percent success rate after treating more than 500 concussion patients.

Dr. Roger Hunter is the owner of Nirvana Hyperbaric Institute, located at 146 Medical Park Rd., Ste. 110, in Mooresville. For more information or a free consultation, call 704-471-4100 or visit NirvanaHBO.com.

Nirvana Hyperbaric Institute - 146 Medical Park Rd Ste 110, Mooresville, NC

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