Well, accidents around the house can also cause concussions in children. For example, running around and hitting the head on a corner of a table or falling down the stairs. Also, during rough play with siblings or friends, there's a risk of getting hit on the head hard enough to cause a concussion. It's important to keep an eye on children during these activities.
The most common causes are collisions. In high school football, players are still developing their skills and judgment. So, when they collide with each other, especially during intense plays like going for a tackle or trying to catch a pass, the impact to the head can lead to a concussion. Moreover, not having enough protective gear or using it improperly can also be a cause. For example, if a helmet doesn't fit well, it won't provide adequate protection during impacts.
Jealousy is a common cause. For example, if one child gets more attention or a nicer gift, the other might be jealous and start a conflict.
Common causes of depression in children include biological factors. Sometimes hormonal imbalances or chemical changes in the brain can occur for no obvious external reason and contribute to depression. Traumatic events like abuse, whether it's physical, emotional or sexual, are also major causes. A child who has gone through such a horrible experience may struggle with feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, which are key symptoms of depression.
Well, in children stories, sometimes a mysterious or unknown factor can be the cause of polycythemia. It could be something like a magical curse or an experiment gone wrong in a fictional world. However, in real medical terms, things like chronic hypoxia (not enough oxygen) from lung diseases can also be a cause, and this can be alluded to in stories in a more creative way.
Often, it could be due to problems at home, like a lack of love or bad role models. Maybe they're copying behavior they've seen from adults around them.
Another theme is identity confusion. A concussion can disrupt a person's sense of self, and in fiction, this might be shown through a character's struggle to figure out who they are. For example, they might have different personalities or behaviors after the concussion - like event. This is often seen in stories where the character has to rediscover themselves.
There was this child, Jack. He was riding his bike really fast down a hill when he lost control and crashed into a fence. He hit his head hard. His friends saw him acting strangely afterward, like being confused and slow to respond. They told his parents, and it was found that he had a concussion. His recovery involved a lot of quiet time at home, and his parents had to be extra careful to make sure he didn't overexert himself.
Lack of proper social interaction can lead to this. If a child is isolated from other children and doesn't learn how to interact and empathize, they may develop callous unemotional tendencies. For instance, if a child is always alone at home with no siblings or friends to play with, they miss out on opportunities to learn about sharing, caring, and feeling for others.
Dizziness is also quite common. Like in a story I heard, a skater got a concussion and was so dizzy that she couldn't stand up properly right away. Another symptom is confusion. People might not be able to remember what happened just before the concussion or have trouble making simple decisions.
Recovery and resilience are also important themes. Fanfictions usually show Mirabel gradually getting better from the concussion, which symbolizes her strength and ability to overcome difficulties. This can be very inspiring for readers, as it shows that even in a tough situation like having a concussion, one can bounce back and continue to grow.