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Could you die of a concussion?

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NO : A concussion is a mild brain injury from trauma. You will not die from a concussion but may suffer from a "post-concussion syndrome" . This can include headaches, nausea, irritability, poor focus, poor hand-eye-coordination, etc. Mos patients who die from brain injury suffer from moderate to severe tbi (traumatic brain injury). Consult your md for full details.

Answered 1/21/2013

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Dr. Ketan Mody answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Yes: Yes u can from mutltiple things that can happen with a concussion including second impact syndrome which is when u hit ur head a second time after first hit and while concussed. U can also have brain bleeds with concussions that could kill u.

Answered 12/1/2015

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It is possible: In our community recently, a high school football player died from a head injury he sustained while playing football. So, yes, it is possible.

Answered 11/18/2013

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