Concussion
Alternate Names : Closed Head Injury, Postconcussive Syndrome
A concussion is the most common form of head
injury. Most concussions are caused by a blow to the head or sudden, uncontrolled,
rapid movement of the head. A concussion may cause temporary symptoms but not
permanent brain damage.
What are the causes and risks of the injury?
There are many possible causes for a concussion. Some common causes are bicycle
accidents, automobile accidents, falls, and work-related injuries. Contact
sports, especially football, are another common source of concussions. Some
other sports that place a person at risk for concussions include:
boxing
basketball
baseball
ice hockey
skiing
skateboarding
wrestling
almost any other contact sport
Concussions are more common in an individual who has:
an altered mental state due to drugs or disease
difficulty walking because of
arthritis, leg injury, or neuromuscular disease
weakness
loss of balance or poor coordination from
aging or disease
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