Symptoms
Name a symptom of a concussion
Balance issues, focus issues, amnesia, dizziness, nausea, blurry or double vision
driving above the speed limit may cause this
a car crash (and concussion)
CTE
Chronic traumatic encephelopathy
A concusison is only a ----- injury
physical
Limit activities with too much mental this
exertion
this or tiredness is common
people who play sports
athletes
closed brain injury
a brain injury where the skull remains intact
concussions only happen in this, also known as organized physical activity, often with a team
sports
After your rest period resume activities in this manner
gradually
forgetfulness is another way of saying this
amnesia
people who fight in wars
soldiers
visual motion sensitivity
a condition wherein perceptions of visuals cause dizziness and nausea
this must be lost for a concussion to occur
consciousness
Take this medication to reduce headaches, but avoid ibuprofen and aspirin
tylenol/aceteminophen
when it feels like the world is spinning it is called
dizziness
not having these on the stairs
ocular physical exertion
a condition wherein focusing one's eyes requires more effort than normal
If you have a concussion you can not do this
sleep
drink this
water
this is also a symptom of long covid
brain fog
falls and car crashes cause this--which shakes the body and consequently the brain
whiplash
diffuse brain injury
a brain injury that is widespread and affects multiple parts of the brain
You may resume regular activity as soon as you
feel ok/want to
wait to do this--ether with a team or by yourself
resume physical activity