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what's a double concussion?

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Very dangerous: There's a syndrome called "second impact syndrome" which can occur as someone has a second concussion while recovering from their first concussion.  The resultant injury to the brain can cause malignant cerebral edema (swelling) and this can be fatal- mortality is 50-100%.

Question 2

what exactly is a concussion?

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Brain injury: A bump, blow, or jolt to the head can cause a concussion. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Concussion or  traumatic brain injury (tbi) can affect the way the brain functions possibly  causing impaired: release of substances in the brain, brain cell functions and  cerebral blood flow. However, no structural damage to the brain o.

Question 3

how many concussions is too many?

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Depends on severity: Ideally, we would prefer that patients don't have any concussions. However, these do happen. The concern with multiple concussions is their cumulative effect. If the concussions occur within a short period of time serious brain injury can occur. The entity of "dementia pugilistica" occurs in boxers who suffer many concussions in a short period of time.

Question 4

i had a concussion and need help?

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See your doctor: I recommend you see your regular doctor, a sports medicine doctor, or neurologist.  If your symptoms are bad, worst headache of your life, slurred speech, double vision, nausea, vomiting, then go to the ER.  You need to be further evaluated.

Question 5

what are symptoms of a concussion?

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Altered awareness: The concussed person is an unreliable historian.Most often they want to get back into the game and will negate their symptoms so they can continue playing.We, in florida, are moving to hold concussed players out for at least a week to measure(as best we can) their injury.

Question 6

what are the tests for concussion?

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Interview,talking.: Often the concussed will answer questions in a way that helps you to know they have a concussion.Ask about where they are, who you are, where they are, what day it is etc.You will be surprised in how messed up the concussed person is in the immediate injury period.

Question 7

how to determine you have a concussion?

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A physician can: Make the diagnosis. Did you lose consciousness?  You can have a concussion with or without loss of consciousness. Headache/ pressure of head? Are you unable to recall what happened? Do you feel dizzy  or have ringing in the ears? Confusion or slurred speech?  Nausea or vomiting? Extreme fatigue? If you believe you have a concussion please seek prompt medical care.

Question 8

is it possible to die from a concussion?

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Absolutely: In second impact syndrome, patients who suffer more than one head injury in a short amount of time if it is severe enough, can die easily. This injury has a high mortality rate.

Question 9

what are the latent signs of concussion?

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Several: Headache, decreased cognitive functioning, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, lack of , coordination, dizziness, dilated or unequal pupils, nausea, repeated vomiting, blurred or double vision, slurred speech, emotional outbursts, ......

Question 10

what could i do while i have a concussion?

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Concussion: While recovering from a concussion i would take it easy in general.  You can return to your usual activity as long as you monitor you level of fatigue and rest when necessary.  Avoid strenuous exercise until you feel well but activities such as walking and mild exercise should be ok.

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