Concussion Directory
A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when you receive a sudden blow or jolt to the head. It is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Your doctor may call a concussion a "mild brain injury." Most concussions are not life- threatening, but they can have serious effects. A concussion may lead to thinking, sleeping, and balance problems, and symptoms. In rare cases, a blood clot may form on the brain after a concussion. This is a life-threatening condition. Warning signs include persistent headache, extreme drowsiness, slurred speech, and repeated vomiting or nausea. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about concussion, how it develops, what the symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Concussion: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Learn more from WebMD about concussions, including symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.
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Post-Concussion Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatments, Tests, Recovery, and More
WebMD explains post-concussion syndrome, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Coma: Types, Causes, Treatments, Prognosis
WebMD explains various types of coma -- what causes them, how they are treated, and the prognosis for a person in a coma.
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Why Is My Child Throwing Up With No Fever?
Is your child throwing up but fever-free? Find out the most common reasons kids vomit with no fever.
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Concussion Symptoms and Prevention
Learn what can happen to your brain and a few moves to help prevent injury.
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Football Players and Concussions: Prevention, Effects, and More
WebMD talks about the seriousness of concussion, especially in those who play football. Learn about effects, symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
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Football Concussion Controversy: New Rules
Concussions are common in contact sports like football, but they can have serious long-term effects. Read about the concussion controversy in football, what the NFL is doing about it, and guidelines for treatment and recovery.
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Head Bangers
Men are at high risk for head injuries, including concussion, because of contact sports.