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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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Brain Swelling
WebMD explains the many causes of brain swelling - from traumatic injury to stroke - along with symptoms to look out for and treatments to bring down the pressure.
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Head Injuries and Trauma in Sports: Causes and Treatments
WebMD discusses head injuries related to sports, how they are caused during physical activities, and which treatments can help.
Features
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Head Bangers
Men are at high risk for head injuries, including concussion, because of contact sports.
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Most Memorable Stories of 2010
WebMD looks back at the most memorable stories of 2010.
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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.