That Concussion Can Have Lasting and Serious Effects

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“Concussions occur when someone experiences a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth. Concussions themselves are not usually life-threatening but the effects can be lasting and serious, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. 

For 50% of traumatic brain injury patients who received a CT scan, three or more symptoms, such as headache or fatigue, persist for at least a year, according to a study in the Journal of Neurotrauma last year. More than 70% reported at least one persistent symptom a year after injury. This can be patients with mild, moderate or severe brain injury — a concussion is usually considered mild.”

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-18/what-is-a-concussion-symptoms-treatment-effects-on-brain-long-term

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_whatis.html#:~:text=Is%20a%20Concussion%3F-,What%20Is%20a%20Concussion%3F,move%20rapidly%20back%20and%20forth.

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