Concussions Sean Fowler

Concussion - a traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, that shakes the brain inside the skull.

Since it is an injury a concussion can not be be transmitted or inherited, only received.

Concussions can occur anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. Athletes and physical laborers are more prone to concussions, because they are putting themselves in an environment with a higher chance of a head injury.

Concussions have a direct impact on the brain and may produce cerebral bruising, unconsciousness, bleeding in or around the brains have a direct impact on the brain.

Symptoms• Headache• Fuzzy or blurry vision• Nausea and vomiting• Dizziness • Sensitivity to light or noise• Balance problems• Feeling tired or having no energy• Emotional and mood• Easily upset or angered• Sad • Nervous or anxious• More emotional• Sleeping more than usual• Sleeping less than usual• Having a hard time falling asleep

Prognosis?

Full Recovery from a concussion is very common. Some symptoms (headaches, dizziness, difficulty concentrating) may improve slowly over 6 to 12 weeks. Older people may take longer to recover as well.

A concussion can only be treated with rest, electronics like television and computers or any mental stimulation can harm the brain in the early stages of recovery.

Famous cases of concussions

Concussions outside of the sports world aren’t really taken into the media as dramatically

Troy Aikman 10 concussions in 12 seasons

Sidney Crosby Constantly targeted player

Brett Favre

Organizations in treating Concussions

• Sports Concussion Institute • CDC• NCAA

Resources

Concussion – Overview Web MDhttp://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/traumatic-brain-injury-concussion-overview

Injury Prevention: Traumatic Brain Injury http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/