A hard hit to the head is not something to sleep off without answers. ER of Mesquite – Emergency Room is the concussion emergency room open 24/7 at 1080 E Cartwright Rd Ste 100, with board-certified physicians, neurological exams, and on-site CT imaging. Walk in anytime, no appointment needed.
Go to the ER for a concussion if the person lost consciousness, is vomiting repeatedly, has a worsening headache, seems confused or unusually drowsy, has slurred speech, unequal pupils, a seizure, or weakness in the arms or legs. Anyone taking blood thinners, and adults over 65, should be evaluated after any head injury, even a seemingly minor one.
If you hit your head and aren’t sure when to worry, the safest rule is this: a brief bump with no symptoms can usually be watched at home, but any symptom that is new, worsening, or different warrants evaluation. For severe trauma, such as an open wound, major fall, or vehicle accident, see our Head Injury and TBI page and come in immediately.
A CT scan for a concussion is used to rule out bleeding or swelling in the brain, it is ordered when red-flag signs are present, not for every bump on the head. Our physicians follow established clinical criteria: loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, worsening symptoms, age over 65, or blood thinner use all prompt a CT scan on-site, with results reviewed by a board-certified ER physician within your visit.
Concussion symptoms in children can be harder to spot because young kids often can’t describe what they feel. Watch for vomiting, unusual drowsiness, balance problems, persistent crying, changes in behavior or sleep, and loss of interest in favorite activities. A child who took a hard hit in sports or a fall and shows any of these signs should be evaluated the same day. Headaches that persist after a head injury can also resemble a migraine, our headache and migraine treatment page covers when a headache alone is an emergency.
Concussion treatment starts with a full neurological exam and, when indicated, CT imaging and on-site lab testing. We treat headache and nausea, rule out bleeding, and send you home with a clear recovery plan: what to watch for over the next 48 hours, how to manage screens and activity, and a stepwise return-to-school or return-to-play pathway with referral for follow-up clearance.
As a freestanding emergency room, your visit follows a clear path: you’re seen by a board-certified ER physician trained to distinguish a mild concussion from a dangerous brain injury, we run a neurological exam and imaging as needed, and if a CT scan finds bleeding or swelling that needs a neurosurgeon or hospital admission, we coordinate immediate transfer to the appropriate facility. For concussion treatment in Mesquite, TX at any hour, see our No Wait ER in Mesquite page for how intake works, or Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room if you’re weighing options, note that most urgent cares cannot do CT imaging.
We serve patients throughout Mesquite, Balch Springs, Sunnyvale, Forney, Garland, and Seagoville. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at 1080 E Cartwright Rd Ste 100, Mesquite, TX 75149.
Go to the ER after a head injury if there was loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, a worsening headache, confusion, slurred speech, seizure, unequal pupils, or weakness. Anyone on blood thinners should be evaluated after any head injury.
The ER performs a neurological exam, orders a CT scan if red-flag symptoms are present, treats headache and nausea, and provides a recovery plan with clear return-to-activity guidance.
A CT scan is ordered when red-flag signs are present, such as loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, worsening symptoms, or blood thinner use. Mild concussions with a normal exam often do not need imaging.
Concussion symptoms can appear immediately or be delayed by hours to a couple of days. Worsening headache, new confusion, or repeated vomiting after a head injury warrants immediate ER evaluation.
Signs of a concussion in a child include vomiting, unusual drowsiness, balance problems, persistent crying, behavior changes, and loss of interest in play. Young children often cannot describe their symptoms, so watch behavior closely.
Yes, once a medical evaluation has ruled out serious injury, sleep is safe and helps recovery. The old advice to wake someone every hour is outdated unless a physician specifically recommends monitoring.
A child should return to sports only after being symptom-free and completing a stepwise return-to-play progression with medical clearance. Returning too early risks second-impact injury, which can be serious.
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