Concussion Facts
Concussion Facts
- A concussion is a brain injury
- All concussions are serious
- Most concussions DO NOT involve a loss of consciousness
- A concussion can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head
- Concussions can occur in any sport or activity
Symptoms Of A Concussion
Signs of a concussion can show up right away or
take days or weeks to appear. If you or a family member has an injury to
the head and you notice any of the symptoms on the list below, call
your doctor right away.
| Physical | Cognitive |
| • Headache |
• Feeling mentally “foggy” |
| • Nausea |
• Feeling slowed down |
| • Vomiting |
• Difficulty concentrating |
| • Balance problems |
• Difficulty remembering |
| • Dizziness |
• Forgetful of recent information or conversations |
| • Visual problems |
• Confused about recent events |
| • Fatigue |
• Answers questions slowly |
| • Sensitivity to light |
• Repeats questions |
| • Sensitivity to noise |
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| • Numbness/Tingling |
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| • Dazed or stunned | |
| Emotional | Sleep Related |
| • Irritability | • Drowsiness |
| • Sadness | • Sleeping less than usual |
| • More emotional | • Sleeping more than usual |
| • Nervousness | • Trouble falling asleep |
