Concussion and mild head injury
@article{Anderson2006ConcussionAM, title={Concussion and mild head injury}, author={Tim J. Anderson and M. H. Heitger and A D Sandy Macleod}, journal={Practical Neurology}, year={2006}, volume={6}, pages={342 - 357} }
A concussion is a physical injury to the head resulting in altered mental function, with expectation of recovery within 2–3 weeks. In a significant minority of cases the symptoms persist longer, thereby comprising a symptom complex commonly referred to as the “post concussion syndrome”, that is, one or more somatic (for example, headaches, dizziness), cognitive (for example, poor concentration, memory), or behavioural/affective (for example, irritability, mood swings) symptoms. Unfortunately…
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