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CONCUSSION, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is typically defined as a head injury that temporarily affects brain functioning.[8] Symptoms may include loss of consciousness (LOC); memory loss; headaches; difficulty with thinking, concentration or balance; nausea; blurred vision; sleep disturbances; and mood changes.[1] Any of these symptoms may begin immediately, or appear days after the injury.[1] It is not unusual for symptoms to last 2 weeks in adults and 4 weeks in children.[9][2] Fewer than 10% of sports-related concussions among children are associated with loss of consciousness.[10]

Common causes include motor vehicle collisions, falls, sports injuries and bicycle accidents.[3][4] Risk factors include drinking alcohol[5] and a prior history of concussion.[9] The mechanism of injury involves either a direct blow to the head or forces elsewhere on the body that are transmitted to the head.[9] This is believed to result in neuron dysfunction, as there is increased glucose requirements but not enough blood supply.[2] Diagnosis requires less than 30 minutes of LOC, memory loss of less than 24 hours, and a Glasgow coma scale score of 13 to 15.[6] Otherwise, it is considered a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.[6]

How to Treat a Concussion

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How to Treat a Concussion

A concussion is any disturbance in brain function caused by trauma or injury. Learn how to treat a concussion and stay fit in this sports medicine video.
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Concussions

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What happens when you have a concussion? Concussions are also called mild traumatic brain injuries. You might be wondering: how do these types of injuries occur? Watch this SciToons video to find out what happens in the brain during and after a concussion.

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What happens to your brain during a concussion

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What happens to your brain when you get a concussion? Concussions are a type of mild traumatic brain injury.

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Rethinking Concussion Treatment | Dr. Balaguru Ravi | TEDxBuffalo

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Rethinking Concussion Treatment | Dr. Balaguru Ravi | TEDxBuffalo

Dr. Balaguru Ravi showcases his research on concussions and explains why our current thoughts on treatment may be outdated. Dr. Balaguru Ravi discusses a new evidence based treatment approach using subthreshold aerobic exercise for patients and athletes who suffer from concussions at TEDx Buffalo 2019. Dr. Ravi attended the University at Buffalo for his primary care sports medicine fellowship and worked closely with UB’s concussion clinic where aerobic exercise has been implemented at the high school, collegiate and professional level. He is an Internal Medicine/Sports Medicine Physician who is passionate about treating patients with the latest scientific evidence available, especially regarding concussions and nonsurgical musculoskeletal injuries. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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How concussion concerns impact youth football

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Growing concern about the risks of concussions is scaring some parents away from signing their children up to play football, turning coaches into pariahs.

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What a Concussion Really Feels Like for an NFL Player

From seeing double to feeling like you are having an out-of-body-experience, retired NFL player Thomas Jones does not mince words on what a football-related concussion really feels like.

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The Science Behind Football Concussions

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For more than six years, the profound and lasting cognitive impact of repeated head trauma has been the chief concern of a group of BU researchers at the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy. Their work has helped raise awareness of the dangers of concussions and persuaded the NFL to start making rule changes to better protect its players. In this video, Chris Nowinski, a former professional wrestler and concussion survivor, investigates the science behind brain trauma research.

Concussion (2015) - Football Killed Mike Webster Scene (1/10) | Movieclips

Concussion: Official Clip – Football Killed Mike Webster: Dr. Omalu (Will Smith) explains to Dr. DeKosky (Eddie Marsan) how Mike Webster (David Morse) died after a series of concussions sustained while playing football.
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While conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster (David Morse), forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers neurological deterioration that is similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to raise public awareness about the dangers of football-related head trauma.

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Concussion Patients: Return To Work – Step by Step Guide

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Concussion Patients: Return To Work - Step by Step Guide

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Football concussions are one of the most common sports injuries. The NFL concussion policy has come under a lot of scrutiny and I’m here to help give a more simple look at how players are evaluated for a concussion in the NFL.

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DISCLAIMER: This video represents the opinions of the individual and not my employer, Mayo Clinic. This video is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns you may have a concussion
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Concussions in Soccer: What You Need to Know

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Soccer isn’t the first sport that comes to mind when thinking about concussion risks, but it’s beginning to rival football. In an effort to bring better awareness to the issue and promote a safer and healthier soccer experience for young athletes, Arizona Youth Soccer Association and Banner Health have partnered to better educate coaches, players, and parents on how to recognize and properly treat concussions.

You can learn more about our Concussion Center at https://www.bannerhealth.com/services/concussion.
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What happens in the brain after a concussion

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Imagine your brain as a network of all the airports, airplanes and their flight paths around the world. This network represents the brain cells or neurons and all of their connections.

If a storm comes in, some flights will be grounded and others diverted to alternate airport hubs for safety, increasing the operational demand at those hubs. This bad weather also leaves a trail of damage in its path.

The same is true in the brain. A concussion is a bad storm that disrupts many neurons, causes stretching and shearing of the axons, and leads to an overall energy crisis within the brain.

After an injury to the brain, two major events unfold:

1. Activity at the cellular level is disrupted, leading to a loss of potassium ions and an influx of calcium ions. Ion pumps work overtime to return this activity to normal, which requires a lot of energy in the form of glucose.

2. There is a decrease in the blood flow to the brain. However, blood flow is vital to transport much-needed glucose to the injured cells. This results in an energy crisis, where the body needs more glucose but reduced cerebral blood flow prevents its delivery.

Going back to the airport analogy, the storm causes chaos inside the remaining airport hubs as employees become overworked and airports understaffed.

If another bad storm passes through, it can shut down everything. So another head injury during this energy crisis can lead to brain swelling and to a potentially fatal condition called Second Impact Syndrome.
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