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Can you get a concussion in soccer?

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Sure: You can fall down, get elbowed in the head, the ball can hit you in the head, etc.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: Any sport or activity in which a head injury can be sustained can result in a concussion.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/6/2013

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Soccer ball kicked hard into my head, right away have headache and dizziness. Concussion?

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If I have a very light concussion will playing videogames and watching tv really negatively affect it, also is listening to music and or podcasts fine without headphones? Finally I started feeling it yesterday, can I play soccer in a week?

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