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Can there be long-term effects to concussions?
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Definitely: Single episode of concussion almost always resolves. It is the repeated concussions that cause serious delayed problems. Unsteady gait, severe loss of memory etc. Are some of the examples of late effects.
Answered 4/24/2015
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