Symptoms of a concussion can be one or more of the following: haziness, grogginess, impaired motor skills, blurred vision, headache, loss of memory, nausea or vomiting.
- 10 percent of all concussions involve loss of consciousness.
- A human brain is not fully developed until the person is 25 years old.
- 66 percent of teenagers who suffered a concussion did not feel it was serious enough to report the injury to an adult.
- Symptoms of a concussion can occur immediately or up to 48 hours after the incident.
- Football is the No. 1 sport where concussions have been seen.
- Other sports include soccer and basketball.
- All concussions are SERIOUS.
- Most occur without loss of consciousness.
- Concussion symptoms DON’T always show up right away.
- Concussions can occur without direct head impact.
- Most concussions occur during regular contact.
- Recognition and proper management of a concussion can help in the recovery and prevention of further injury or even death.
- Helmets, equipment and mouthguards DO NOT prevent concussions.
Please note: The above list is not exhaustive it is merely a guide to possible concussive symptoms/facts. It is important to seek medical attention immediately to receive a diagnosis.
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