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Can you have a concussion without being knockered out?
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Yes: Yes it is possible, although usually more mild.
Answered 6/6/2014
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Yes: Loss of consciousness is not needed for the diagnosis of concussion. The hall mark is an altered degree of mental status, including confusion, disorientation, fatigue, difficulty focusing, alteration of memory, instability and difficulty walking.
Answered 5/18/2015
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