Concussion Effects On Human Body
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 Concussions are severe head injuries that take place when the head receives either mild or severe blows. They can have serious long-term consequences. This normally happens in sport where an athlete is allowed to return to the sport early after a previous injury or has a history of concussions and other head injuries.More...
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What Are The Chances Of Getting A Concussion ?
 A sudden blow to the head or body leads to a brain injury called concussion. The blow shakes the brain inside the skull which temporarily prevents the brain from working normally. Some lose consciousness for some time. Most people recover from concussions within a few hours or weeks. More..
How To Heal Minor Concussion ?
Although concussions are of different intensities from minor to major, they have the same feature of interfering with the working of the brain. They can create havoc to memory, balance and coordination. The injury to the brain, however mild, requires time and rest for healing. People usually fully recover from a mild concussion.More...
Concussion And Brain Function
Concussion is a type of head injury that results in temporary loss of various functions (physical, cognitive, emotional) of the brain. It is primarily caused by a sudden powerful blow or jolt on the head. The cerebral fluid in the brain protects it from bumps and jolts. A severe blow sustained by the head can cause the brain to bump so hard on the skull that it ruptures blood vessels and tears the nerves. This leads to blood accumulation. Concussion may or may not result in loss of consciousness. More...
How Long Does A Concussion Last ?
A concussion means a severe blow to the head that causes internal or external bleeding in the head along with swelling of the brain. A concussion can last for any amount of time depending on the severity of the injury. Mild concussions last only up to 30 minutes and then slowly the swelling disappears. In some cases, the swelling may last for a day or even for a week. In cases where external bleeding has occurred, the concussion can last as long as the injury or the stitches heal. More...
Dangers Of Concussions In Football
Football is an active and violent game, and the players are often prone to severe injuries. In this injury prone game one of the most common kinds of injury is head injury. Many times the players hurt their head because of the ball or banging with each other or even falling down. When there is a severe impact on the head, it ends in a concussion. More...
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