Concussion

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.

Anyone can be concussed during a fall, car accident, or during impact sports such as football or boxing.

Symptoms include:

• Headache or “pressure” in the head
• Nausea or vomiting
• Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision
• Bothered by light or noise
• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy
• Confusion or concentration, or memory problems
• Just not “feeling right” or “feeling down.”