Health, 07.10.2019 01:00 jelani4brown

What is a concussion and what are the symptoms to look for

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A concussion, as found on Google, is a "temporary unconsciousness caused by a blow to the head.", which means a really hard hit to the head, and then a knock out or a blackout
Some symptoms that are usually associated with a concussion can be but are not limited to: headaches, memory loss (if severe), nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, confusion, and fatigue. There can also be sleep disturbances, sensitivity to any type of change, such as air or light, and disorders of the 5 senses (sound, sight, touch, smell, and taste).

Answer from: janaemartinez42

Concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury which occurs when certain blunt impact is applied on the head. This impact may cause shaking of head and brain back and forth.

The symptoms of concussion are dizziness, slowed response, nausea, imbalance, headaches, etc.

Further Explanation:

Concussion can be defined as a type of head injury which is caused due to movement of brain and head back and forth if a blunt trauma is applied.

The symptoms of concussion widely varies from person to person depending upon the type , extent and severity of the injury. It may lead to loss of consciousness in some individuals while not in some others. Some of the general symptoms of concussion are as below,

1.Dizziness

2.Slowed response to stimulus,

3.Nausea

4.Body imbalance

5.Headaches

6.Irritability

7.Drainage from mouth, nose and ears

A concussion results in an altered mental state therefore need to be given medical attention as soon as possible. Concussion can range from mild to a serious level; mild concussion needs a little medical attention while the serious ones will require a immediate extensive medical care.

People often confuse contusion and concussion; there is a clear cut difference between them. Contusion is bruising while concussion is internal.

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Grade: College Biology

Subject: Biology

Chapter: Injuries and it types.

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Concussion, contusion, injury, brain, brain injury, medical attention, medicines, tests, symptoms, dizziness, slowed response, nausea, imbalance, headaches, irritability.

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