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What if I Have a Head Injury? Sports and Concussions
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Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head or by any trauma to the body that causes violent head movements.
Following a concussive episode, there may be no overt signs that there has been structural brain damage as a result of the injury.
Athletes most at risk of concussion:
Contact sports, combat sports, or those with the potential for incidents involving high impact are more commonly associated with a higher incidence of concussion.
Examples of temporary signs and symptoms of concussion:
Headache:
Loss of consciousness (not in all cases)
Nausea/vomiting
Fatigue/drowsiness
Blurred or double vision
Memory disturbances
Neck pain
Following a concussive episode, there may be no overt signs that there has been structural brain damage as a result of the injury.
Athletes most at risk of concussion:
Contact sports, combat sports, or those with the potential for incidents involving high impact are more commonly associated with a higher incidence of concussion.
Examples of temporary signs and symptoms of concussion:
Headache:
Loss of consciousness (not in all cases)
Nausea/vomiting
Fatigue/drowsiness
Blurred or double vision
Memory disturbances
Neck pain