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  2. Post-concussion syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Post-concussion syndrome (PCS), also known as persisting symptoms after concussion, is a set of symptoms that may continue for weeks, months, or years after a concussion. PCS is medically classified as a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).

  3. Rivermead post-concussion symptoms questionnaire - Wikipedia

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    Post-concussion syndrome is believed to be able to arise for reasons aside from sustaining a (mild) traumatic brain injury. In one study, health professionals cited organic causes in general as being most responsible for the development of PCS; however, emotional and compensatory causes have also been implicated as factors. [13]

  4. Concussion - Wikipedia

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    Up to one-third of people with concussion experience longer or persisting concussion symptoms, also known as post concussion syndrome or persisting symptoms after concussion, which is defined as concussion symptoms lasting for 4 weeks or longer in children and adolescents, and symptoms lasting for more than 14 days in an adult.

  5. Complications of traumatic brain injury - Wikipedia

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    The relative risk of post-traumatic seizures increases with the severity of traumatic brain injury. [20] Pain, especially headache, is a common complication following a TBI. [1] Being unconscious and lying still for long periods can cause blood clots to form (deep venous thrombosis), which can cause pulmonary embolism. [21]

  6. Pediatric concussion - Wikipedia

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    A medical assessment by a physician or nurse practitioner is required if a concussion is suspected in an infant, child, or adolescent to rule out a more serious head injury and diagnose the concussion. [6] Treatment for concussion includes a short cognitive and physical period of rest followed by gradual return to activity and school.

  7. What older adults need to know about concussions

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    In fact, the most common cause of concussion is a fall. Which means older adults are more vulnerable. ... “It can take a while to recover from a concussion, due to post-concussion syndrome ...

  8. Concussions in sport - Wikipedia

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    Concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury that is caused by a direct or indirect hit to the head, body, or face is a common injury associated with sports and can affect people of all ages. A concussion is defined as a "complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by biomechanical forces". [1]

  9. Yankees 1B Rizzo on IL due to post-concussion syndrome ... - AOL

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    New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was placed on the injured list on Thursday with post-concussion syndrome, a move that comes more than two months after he sustained a neck injury ...