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Post-concussion syndrome is associated with a variety of symptoms that could occur  after a head injury has taken place. The symptoms are a combination of physical and cognitive issues lasting long after they should have diminished.  In the days after a concussion, normal... READ MORE

Post-concussion syndrome follows a concussion. Concussions happen every day and not just to athletes. You can get a concussion by being in a car accident or having some type of blow to the head. You may have no visible bruises or cuts. This is because a concussion happens to the... READ MORE

Concussions are not well understood. They often occur after a sports-related injury or accident. As many as 2.8 million people in the USA suffer from concussions. And it has recently been discovered that concussions can lead to psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety,... READ MORE

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) comes about after enduring a head trauma. It may surprise you to learn that the injury does not have to be major to cause PCS. As many as 2 million people in the United States have head injuries every year, and 85 percent are considered minor... READ MORE

A concussion or traumatic brain injury can alter the way the brain works. This can be temporary or permanent. Some symptoms of concussions are: Headaches Memory loss Confusion Feeling off balance Problems with concentration It is entirely possible for a person to get a concussion... READ MORE

When one receives a blow to the head, it may result in experiencing a concussion. If symptoms do not go away after a few days, the patient may be suffering from post-concussion syndrome. This is usually due to someone having repeated trauma to the head or neck, such as occurs... READ MORE

What Is a Concussion? The term mild traumatic brain injury, or MBTI, refers to a concussion. Trauma that causes this to happen can vary. Injury to the brain will be dependent on a number of factors, such as how hard and where the hit happened. After an incident occurs, there are... READ MORE

It starts to paint a clear picture when we see all of the former athletes who are dealing with Parkinson’s disease. For example, Ben Petrick who was a catcher for the Colorado Rockies is now fighting with this debilitating illness. The condition forced him into an early... READ MORE

It is a startling fact that whiplash can affect a person up to ten years or more after the initial accident. Some people never connect the health problems they are experiencing with the whiplash they never addressed such a long time ago. The reason for the problems they are... READ MORE

Many people think that only pro boxers or football players end up with traumatic brain injuries. This is not the case. Falling down a few stairs, slipping on wet pavement, or tripping over something can also give you a head injury. Automobile accidents are another cause,... READ MORE