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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?

Q: 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?

: If you truly suffered an actual concussion, most physicians would recommend avoiding sports that could cause head injuries, and soccer is one of those, for about 4-6 weeks.

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If you truly suffered an actual concussion, most physicians would recommend avoiding sports that could cause head injuries, and soccer is one of those, for about 4-6 weeks.

Answered 7/20/2023

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A member asked:

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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