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How do a concussion and a contusion differ?
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Concussion Contusion: A contusion is an injury to the brain that causes a bruise (bleeding) which will usually be identifiable on ct scan. A concussion will usually have no bleeding on the scan, although damage, whether reversible or not, occurs.
Answered 7/24/2016
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Contusion: specific: Contusion is a specific term that denotes that there is a hemorrhage or bruise in the brain tissue as a result of the injury. This may be seen on ct and MRI scans. Concussion refers to the traumatic brain injury where there may or may not be a loss of consciousness. Sequelae include headache, nausea/vomiting, inability to concentrate or think. A person may have both a concussion and a contusion.
Answered 3/17/2016
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Do you think my child has a contusion or a concussion? My son is 3 i took him the e.R. Today he fell and hit head on our tile floor. It sounded like his skull cracked. When they done the CT scan it showed up normal and they said it was a contusion, and wh
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I hit my head on a cupboard door pretty hard by accident. Big bruise/no headache. I was mildly disoriented for a few minutes. Is that a concussion?
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I keep hearing that if you hit your head and no bruise, lump or tender spot is there, it indicates a concussion. Is this true?
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