concussion specialist

The signs of a concussion can take some time to appear, and you’re at an especially high risk for serious complications if you get a second concussion before the first fully heals.

At Be The Change Health & Wellness Center in Columbia, Maryland, Sultana Afrooz, DO, and the team can treat brain injuries like concussions with hyperbaric oxygen therapy or Frequency Specific Microcurrent™ (FSM) therapy. For a consultation, call the office or request an appointment online today.

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a mild type of traumatic brain injury that happens when your brain shakes rapidly back and forth inside your skull. If your brain hits the inside of your skull, it causes chemical changes to occur and can lead to brain cell damage. While concussions usually aren’t life-threatening, the lasting effects can be very serious.

If you have a concussion, you shouldn’t be quick to return to any sports or activities that could put you at risk for another. Concussions often happen during sports from impact or falls. If you get a second concussion before the first fully heals, severe brain swelling can happen, and the consequences could be deadly.

Be The Change Health & Wellness Center offers several therapies that promote healing throughout your body, including in the brain.

How can I tell if I have a concussion?

Concussions display symptoms that others around you might notice before you do. However, you might notice some symptoms yourself too. Soon after the injury, you might experience:

  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Light sensitivity
  • Slurred or slow speech
  • Balance problems
  • Seizures

If the symptoms don’t arise immediately, they might appear in the days, weeks, or even months after the injury happened. As soon as you or a loved one notices symptoms that might indicate a concussion, you should seek medical care right away.

How Do We Treat Concussions?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has many benefits that could improve symptoms of a concussion, like boosting brain function and relieving inflammation. During the treatment, you lie down in a pressurized chamber as a high concentration of oxygen dissolves into your bloodstream. This improves tissue regeneration and repair.

Frequency Specific Microcurrent™ (FSM) Therapy

FSM therapy uses electromagnetic pulses to stabilize the chemical structure of your tissues. This has implications for concussions as it improves tissue repair and decreases inflammation.

Feel Good, Live Better!

If you suspect that you have a concussion, call Be The Change Health & Wellness Center or book online today.

Call now! 301-970-9724

What Our Patients Say
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Elle
Elle
2025-02-25
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I've been going to Dr. Afrooz since 2021 and before she switched buildings to this one. She gets to know her patients well and always knows what to look for and test for. She's been so vital in my quality of life and has helped me and my family every step of the way. Even when I was at my darkest, she was there helping from the sidelines. My entire family has all been helped by Dr. Afrooz and her husband. We've made connections and friendships and became familiar with each other in a way that other doctors are usually more one-dimensional with. Dr. Afrooz has changed my life in such a wonderful way! She is worth every penny we've paid and way more!
 
Manzur Ahmed
Manzur Ahmed
2024-07-05
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Dr Afrooz is my favorite. She is very knowledgeable and patient with her patients. I was always feeling very tired and lethargic and I was thinking that maybe I had long covid. But Dr Afrooz knew all the right questions to help identify that my condition is related to tick bites instead from a hiking trip I had gone on. I ask a lot of questions and she seems to not find me to be frustrating and i know that she is straightforward because she’s not afraid to say I don’t know if she does not know the answer to any of my questions. Nor is she dismissive of me whether it be ideas as to what I think could possibly help me or if I tell her something does not feel right. I highly recommend her and I feel fortunate to have been able to see her.
 
Muhammad Haroon
Muhammad Haroon
2024-06-27
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This is one of the most convenient doctor offices that I have been to. The appointments and treatments here are not nearly as atrociously priced as most of my visits to other doctors. The staff and workers really make me feel cared for. I recomend this doctor office over many other ones.
 
Samson Zewde
Samson Zewde
2024-06-27
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Great place! I felt well taken care of and left feeling revitalized after treatment.
 
Nas Moha
Nas Moha
2024-06-27
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Doctors and staff are personable and friendly that provides excellent care. Best care so far around the area
 
Oxana Oleson
Oxana Oleson
2024-06-26
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I have known Dr. Afrooz for the past 8 years. Besides her knowledge and care she put in helping patients with different complex health issues, she is also one of the nicest people I know. She treated me and my family and never gave up on me trying to find a solution for treating chronic Lyme disease. Her office is equipped with lots of helpful tools to get you well. My favorite is a hyperbaric chamber, but there are many more. My daughter also recovered from Lyme disease with help of Dr. Afrooz. At that time, she was only 5 years old.
I am beyond grateful for her help and knowledge. She is using both-conventional and integrative methods and always keeping up to date on new treatments.
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sumaiyah khan
sumaiyah khan
2024-05-11
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Dr. Afrooz is one of the most caring doctors out there. She goes above and beyond with her patients and dedicates herself to them completely. It’s also amazing how many different types of beneficial treatments are available right at the office.