Surfside Beach is an incorporated Gulf Coast community where the shoreline, Jetty Park, fishing areas, and beach access are part of everyday local life. The Village’s current safety guidance also reminds residents and visitors that portions of the beach function as a public roadway. A hard fall or blow to the head may seem manageable at first if the person gets back up quickly. The concern changes when headache worsens, vomiting begins, balance seems off, or the person becomes confused or unusually sleepy.
With a possible concussion, looking normal immediately after the injury does not rule the problem out. Symptoms may appear or become easier to recognize over the next several hours. At Angleton ER, the physician can assess neurologic function and determine whether observation, CT imaging, medication, or other care is medically appropriate.
If symptoms are life-threatening or it is not safe to drive, call 911.