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Do all concussions involve brain damage?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

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In a word, Yes: By definition, a concussion involves injury to the brain such as compression, bruising, or nerve damage. You may suffer a concussion without loss of consciousness, but if the brain suffers bruising and injury, it is a concussion.

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Answered 3/1/2013

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