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What will happen if i get a second concussion shortly after the first?
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Depends: It is difficult to answer this type of questions without knowing the type, severity and the extent of the trauma. And the present symptomatology. The number of events is not necessarily relevant !
Answered 6/4/2014
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Prolong symptoms: A second shortly after a first concussion may result iin a prolonged duration of symptoms. If this is due to a sports injury, do not participate in contact sports until you are completely symptom free. there is concern about a "second impact syndrome", when a brain is recovering from a concussion, somewhat swollen, experiencing another concussion with disasterous results.
Answered 5/16/2015
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