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Head Injury

Millions of people suffer from head injuries every year. Use the Head Injury Web Guide to learn more about different types of head injury, including common head injuries such as concussion, cerebral contusion, skull fractures and hematomas.

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Head Injury Basics

When the scalp, skull or brain is injured, it is commonly labeled a head injury. Find out more ... read more »

Concussion

Although most concussions are mild, all concussions injure your brain. Like any injury, concussions require rest and time to heal. Learn more about concussion and how to recognize the symptoms.

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The terms “concussion” and “traumatic brain injury” (or TBI) are often used interchangeably. According to Medic8, “Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is the most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury.”
A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that whether a child is diagnosed with a concussion or a brain injury makes a big difference in how serious the injury is perceived to be.
Memory and emotional problems can persist long after a concussion is supposed to have healed, a condition called post-concussion syndrome.

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Mayo Clinic presents a comprehensive overview of concussion, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatments and how to prevent concussions.

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TeensHealth has an article on concussion for kids. In kid-friendly language, read about what causes a concussion, the signs and symptoms of concussion, what to do if you have a concussion, how to help a friend that may have a concussion and more.

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eMedicine offers a technical discussion of postconcussive syndrome (PCS), usually characterized by headache, fatigue, dizziness and impaired concentration and memory lasting after a concussion.

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