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    Head Concussion Symptoms Injury

    Health Encyclopedia: Concussion

    Symptoms

    A concussion results from a significant blow to the head. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. They can include:

    • Loss of consciousness
    • Memory loss (amnesia) of events surrounding the injury
    • Headache

    Emergency signs:

    • Persistent unconsciousness (coma)
    • Altered level of consciousness (drowsy, hard to arouse, or similar changes)
    • Persistent confusion
    • Convulsions
    • Repeated vomiting
    • Unequal pupils
    • U...
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    Concussion
    ...neurological evaluation by a health care worker determines appropriate treatment for an uncomplicated concussion. If a blow to the head during athletics leads to a bad headache, a feeling of being... Read more »
    Head injury
    ... There are several types of brain injuries. Two common types of head injuries are: Concussion , the most common type of traumatic brain injury Contusion, which is a bruise... Read more »
    Concussion
    ...including the use of appropriate athletic gear, such as bike helmets and seat belts, reduces the risk of head injury. Read more »
    Head injury
    ...not fractured, the brain can bang against the inside of the skull and be bruised. (This is called a concussion.) The head may look fine, but complications could result from bleeding inside the... Read more »
    Concussion
    A concussion is a brain injury that may result in a bad headache or unconsciousness. See also: Concussion - first aid Causes, incidence, and risk factors There are more... Read more »

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