Concussions
Double the headache
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull,stretching and
damaging the brain cells andcreating chemical changes in the brain.
Signs of a concussion
Headache: can be persistent or severe
Whole body: blackout, fatigue, or poor balance
Cognitive: amnesia, disorientation, or mental confusion
Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting
Also common: irritability, mild depression, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, or sleepiness
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What your brain looks like before and after a concussion.
Different parts of the brain get affected differently.
Simple brain test.
Why concussions are a problem
Concussion symptoms are not the easiest thing to spot, also people think that they are okay to play concust and just play through it and they’re only making it worse.
Affects of a concussion
- 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.
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Citation
Miller, Janna. "Wrap Your Head around This." Head Case. HeadCaseCompany, 1 Oct. 2013. Web. 17 Feb. 2016.