Concussion

A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury, is a head injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, difficulty with thinking and concentration,... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Headache, trouble with thinking, memory, or concentration, nausea, blurry vision, sleep disturbances, mood changes
• Complications:  Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinson's disease, depression, post-concussion syndrome
• Duration:  Up to 4 weeks
• Causes:  Motor vehicle collisions, falls, sports injuries, bicycle accidents
• Risk factors:  Physical violence, drinking alcohol, playing contact sports such as American football, playing martial arts such as muay thai, previous history of concussion
• Diagnostic method:  Based on symptoms
• Prevention:  Head protection equipment, mouth guards, evidence-informed rules and policies for body checking and contact in sport, seat belts, neuromuscular training exercises
• Treatment:  Brief period of relative rest, aerobic exercise to increase heart rate 1-2 days after injury, physiotherapy, gradual return to activities such as school and work
• Medication:  Paracetamol (acetaminophen), NSAIDs
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