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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.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Poorly Understood: We are getting better at understanding it. It is a generalized.
Answered 10/6/2012
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