Know the signs and symptoms
By: Dakota
- Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head
- Temporary loss of consciousness
- Confusion or feeling as if in a fog
- Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
- Dizziness or "seeing stars"
- Ringing in the ears
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Slurred speech
- Delayed response to questions
- Appearing dazed
- Fatigue
Know the long term Consequences
When a concussion is not treated it can lead to worse effects. Many experience loss of some motor function, memory, some more severe can lead to seizures. Studies show people that experienced concussions before show a loss of balance and brain electrical activity