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Will a one time concussion cause permanent damage as articles all over the net suggest? i was knocked out for 5 seconds and had no lingering symptoms.

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Dr. Chirag Patel answered

Research is underway: We're still learning about the long-term impact of concussion on the brain as we age. Given that you blacked out, that is concerning. However, the duration was 5 seconds and you didn't have any symptoms. Continue to monitor for now and see your PCP or a neurologist if you have new neurologic symptoms or concerns. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/concussion.html

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Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

Will a one time concussion cause permanent damage as articles all over the net suggest? i was knocked out for 5 seconds and had no lingering symptoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chirag Patel answered

Dr Russo and 3 doctors agreed

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