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Concussion

A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a head injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, difficulty with thinking and concentration, sleep disturbances, a brief period of memory loss, brief loss of consciousness, problems with balance, nausea, blurred vision, and mood…

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Causes
Motor vehicle collisions, falls, sports injuries, bicycle accidents
Complications
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinson's disease, depression, post-concussion syndrome
Diagnostic method
Based on symptoms
Duration
Up to 4 weeks
Frequency
6 per 1,000 people a year
Medication
Paracetamol (acetaminophen), NSAIDs

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Concussion

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related to Sports · 17
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related to Diagnosis · 14
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related to history · 14
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has prevention · 10
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has effect · 8
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related to External links · 8
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has treatment · 7
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ConcussionCausesMotor vehicle collisions, falls, sports injuries, bicycle accidents1.00infobox
ConcussionComplicationsChronic traumatic encephalopathy, Parkinson's disease, depression, post-concussion syndrome1.00infobox
ConcussionDiagnostic methodBased on symptoms1.00infobox
ConcussionDurationUp to 4 weeks1.00infobox
ConcussionFrequency6 per 1,000 people a year1.00infobox
ConcussionMedicationParacetamol (acetaminophen), NSAIDs1.00infobox
ConcussionOther namesMild brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), mild head injury (MHI), minor head trauma1.00infobox
ConcussionPreventionHead protection equipment, mouth guards, evidence-informed rules and policies for body checking and contact in sport, seat belts, neuromuscular training exercises1.00infobox
ConcussionRisk factorsPhysical violence, drinking alcohol, playing contact sports such as American football, playing martial arts such as muay thai, previous history of concussion1.00infobox
ConcussionSpecialtyEmergency medicine, neurology1.00infobox
ConcussionSymptomsHeadache; trouble with thinking, memory, or concentration; nausea; blurry vision; sleep disturbances; mood changes1.00infobox
ConcussionTreatmentBrief period of relative rest, aerobic exercise to increase heart rate 1-2 days after injury, physiotherapy, gradual return to activities such as school and work1.00infobox
Concussionis afunctional or structural phenomenon is ongoing0.90text

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