Could a concussion be considered a head injury?

Impaired function: Head injuries can cause headaches, nausea, arm or leg weakness immediately. Later, the effects of a concussion can be present, that would affect your physical state, thinking ability, emotional state, and can affect your sleeping pattern. So, concussion can be a result of a head injury. If you are concerned, see a physician who can evaluate you for post-head injury symptoms.

Yes: A concussion is a mild form of a head injury. Symptoms might include memory loss, difficulty concentrating, depression, sleep difficulty, personality change, headache, nausea and vomiting.