Doctor warns Napoli star Osimehen against loss of memory

A sport doctor has warned Victor Osimehen to he cautious, persistent head injury could lead to memory loss in the future.

Victor Osimehen sustain a head injury in Napoli’s recent match.

He was forced out in the 70′ min of the clash against Cagliari.

After scoring in the first half, his goal was cancelled out right at the death of the added time.

Sport Doctor, Bukola Ojuwole speaking to Punch newspaper warned him to be careful.

He said, “Any head injury is called concussion and the symptoms of the concussion is dizziness loss of memory, lack of coordination sleepiness. Even in rugby when you check you will be able to see how badly they are affected. There is loss of memory, Parkinson and so many other effects. I can’t exactly mention all of it now but majorly these are the side effects of having constant head clash.

“As long as he is getting good care we don’t expect any complications. But he also needs to be more careful when playing and get regular check up to prevent complications of multiple concussions.

Head injury and concussion has protocols observation for at least 24 hours and a doctor to certify fit to return play after treatment and filling the SCAT 5 form.

If he is properly taken care of now he is not going to have many issues but otherwise, they may start giving him warning on how to play because maybe he is not doing the right thing. He told punch.ng

However, he advised Osimhen to always get clearance to play from the team’s medics rather than forcing himself.

“My advice to Osimhen, is to always get good care and clearance to play. He must get regular check to prevent complications. He also must protect himself and play safe because as more frequent this happens, the more of risk of him having issues (memory loss) but he needs to very careful.”