Question 1

how long do concussion symptoms last for?

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Days: Typically a few days but can be months (called post concussion syndrome).

Question 2

for how long will concussion symptoms last?

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Short: Most symptoms from a mild concussion can abate in 24 hours. In a more severe concussion, one can have stmpyoms of headaches for several weeks.

Question 3

how long do the symptoms of a usually concussion last?

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Millisecond to life: The concussion may have symptoms from right away until death or never.This illness is poorly understood and very often under-recognized.Reporting to a dr may improve our management of this injury.

Question 4

for what length of time can post concussion syndrome last along with its symptoms?

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Variable: Post concussion syndrome may be transient but in some cases symptoms may persist for many months.

Question 5

for what length of time do symptoms from craniectomy and concussion typically last?

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Concussion: The symptoms really depend on the severity of the injury that caused the concussion, the more severe the injury the longer the effects - it is not uncommon for symptoms in the more severe concussions to last several months.

Question 6

how long do concussion symptoms last? how will i know it is safe to workout again if some days i feel great while others i have headaches?

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If headaches: are related to concussion it's too early. If due to another issue like a concomitant whiplash ( neck ) injury you can ( and probably  should ) do some activities that might speed recovery from the neck / upper back muscle spasm.  Avoid even mental gymnastics in the early stages of recovery from TBI as it increases the metabolic demands in the recovering brain.   Recovery varies -two years or less

Question 7

how long do symptoms of a concussion usually last in a teen aged girl with her first concussion . the concussion happens during a rugby game?

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Usually short: Usually less than 3 weeks.  It depends partly upon how severe the injury was.

Question 8

hello i had a question i had a concussion last july and i had problems focusing i thaught it was my vision because my vision view was different it stay for 2 weeks and those symptoms came back no one understands me what could be wrong?

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: Am perplexed by your comments of "no one understands", as your head injury about one year ago appears responsible.  See an ophthalmologist to rule out direct eye issues.  You may also need audiometric/ vestibular studies to assess balance dysfunction.  A neurologist may also pull this together.  Visual rehab programs are available.

Question 9

if a concussion lasts longer than 1 year, what else is there to do besides meds, therapy, and nerve blocks?

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Concussion: There is no specific treatment for the actual concussion which can cause lingering symptoms of headache,dizziness for months. A neurologist is best qualified to evaluate and advise you for ongoing symptoms.

Question 10

can vertigo be treated/ cured? symptoms last for a week or more and episodes occur every 4-6 weeks. have had two concussions in the past, related?

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Need a diagnosis: Head trauma may have started this, as this can affect the vestibular apparatus by disrupting the otolithic system, or perhaps post-traumatic meniere's, or endolymphatic fistula.  Sometimes, a simple epley maneuver is curative, but the diagnosis needs to be pinned down.  Seek an experienced otolaryngologist and get tested.

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