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| Head injuries are quite common among cricketers – especially among young players. This type of injury is usually the result of a blow to the face from a ball travelling at a high speed. The nose, teeth and jaw can suffer severe fractures and bruising in this way.
As in rugby and soccer, concussion can occur. Symptoms include amnesia, memory loss, headache, confusion, poor coordination or vision difficulties. Players who have suffered concussions do not necessarily lose consciousness.
Little can actually be done to treat a concussion, other than rest. However, it's crucial that a physician examine anyone who might have a concussion, so they can be sure no blood vessels in the brain were severed by the head injury. |
