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Concussion: A traumatic injury to tissues of the body such as the brain as a result of a violent blow, shaking, or spinning.
For information specifically about concussion of the brain, please also see Concussion of the brain.
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Concussion and lasting brain damage is an especially significant risk for boxers, since the goal of the sport is, in fact, to deliver a concussion to the opponent. For this reason, the American Academy of Neurology has called for a ban on boxing.
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Concussion
Definition:
A concussion is a significant blow to the head that may result in unconsciousness (see also concussion - first aid).
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CONCUSSION - A more serious form of head injury that is characterized by one or more of the following features: loss of consciousness, amnesia, seizure, or a change in mentation. See brain contusion.
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Concussion
A violent blow to your head can cause your brain to slide forcefully against the inner wall of your skull. This can result in bleeding in or around your brain and the tearing of nerve fibers.
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A concussion (con-CUH-shun) is a mild injury to the tissues of the brain. It can result from a blow to any part of the head, including the face, scalp, or skull. Some concussions lead to slow bleeding in the head and other problems.
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Concussion
Dr Rob Hicks
Whenever you suffer a blow to the head, it's important that you watch out for any possible signs of concussion and take the appropriate action.
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A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head. A concussion may cause you to become temporarily confused or disoriented, have memory loss (amnesia), or become unconscious.
How does it occur?
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A concussion is an injury to the head area that may cause instant loss of awareness or alertness for a few minutes up to a few hours after the traumatic event.
What is a contusion?
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Recovery from concussion can take longer than expected. This article discusses the symptoms of ongoing problems and what can be done to help.
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Closed Head Injury (Concussion)
Closed Head Injury (Head Injury)
Coccyx Injury (Tailbone Trauma)
COLD-Induced Injury (Frostbite)
Concussion
Concussion (Head Injury)
Convulsion (Seizure)
Corneal Injury
Crush Wound (Crush Injury) ...
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When injuries to the head cause a change in the ability to think clearly, it is called a concussion. Concussions are graded on a scale of I to III, depending on the severity of the symptoms.
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Head trauma or concussion
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Nutritional deficiencies -- particularly lack of niacin, thiamine, vitamin C, or vitamin B-12
Hyperthermia (fever)
Hypothermia -- a drop in body temperature can cause sudden confusion ...
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It is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between a mild concussion and a more serious head injury. A person with a concussion may appear dazed, stare blankly, or cry for no apparent reason.
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Once a person has had a concussion, they are at increased risk for a second. There is increasing evidence that repeated mild injuries over time can cause permanent neurological damage.
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Free CDC Tool Kit on Concussion for High School Coaches
Learn more about this new, free CDC tool kit that includes easy-to-use safety tips and information about preventing, recognizing, and managing concussion in high school sports....more ...
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If the original cause is concussion, skull fracture, or injuring the inner ear, the dizziness may occur long after the injury supposedly healed.
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Coma - First Aid (Unconsciousness - First Aid)
Concussion - First Aid (Head Injury)
Contusion (Bruise)
Convulsions ...
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Head injury occurs when an outside force hits the head hard enough to cause the brain to move violently within the skull. This force can cause shaking, twisting, bruising (contusion), or sudden change in the movement of the brain (concussion).
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