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A pediatric concussion, also known as pediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is a head trauma that impacts the brain capacity. Concussion can affect functional, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and can occur in people of all ages. [1]
Symptoms of a concussion may be delayed by 1–2 days after the accident. It is not unusual for symptoms to last 2 weeks in adults and 4 weeks in children. [11] [2] Fewer than 10% of sports-related concussions among children are associated with loss of consciousness. [12]
A diagnosis may be made when symptoms resulting from concussion last for more than three months after the injury. [8] [9] [6] Loss of consciousness is not required for a diagnosis of concussion or post-concussion syndrome. [10]
Hydration is helpful for the brain too. The brain is 80 percent water, so adequate water intake can help it heal. Even being slightly dehydrated can delay recovery and worsen symptoms of headaches ...
A concussion can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, headaches and memory problems. But concussions are treatable. The usual treatment is rest — for the body and the brain.
People with minor brain damage can have debilitating side effects; not just severe brain damage has debilitating effects. [49] The side-effects of a brain injury depend on location and the body's response to injury. [49] Even a mild concussion can have long term effects that may not resolve. [50]
More than 50% of patients who suffer from a traumatic brain injury will develop psychiatric disturbances. [6] Although precise rates of anxiety after brain injury are unknown, a 30-year follow-up study of 60 patients found 8.3% of patients developed a panic disorder, 1.7% developed an anxiety disorder, and 8.3% developed a specific phobia. [7]
As for the severity of the 73-year-old Princess Royal's injury, Nicholl noted that "any concussion can be very serious." "She has been in [the hospital] since Sunday night.