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How long is it supposed to it take for a moderate concussion to fully go away?
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6-8 weeks: Symptoms usually clear up within 6-8 weeks. May last longer with drug use, other diseases, any brain damage.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Concussion duration: Recovery can take as short as a day and as long as several month to a year.
Answered 8/30/2013
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