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A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that causes damage to the brain on a level that’s so small, you can’t see it with medical imaging. However, concussions can alter the way you feel and the way your brain functions – including memory, coordination, balance, concentration, and stimulus sensitivity. Concussions can result from a blow to the head and are common sports injuries, but also occur from being shaken roughly or getting whiplash, such as from a car accident. Most concussion symptoms are temporary and resolve with time, but resting, taking it slow, and avoiding further injury will help you recover faster and more fully.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/basics/definition/con-20019272</ref> | A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that causes damage to the brain on a level that’s so small, you can’t see it with medical imaging. However, concussions can alter the way you feel and the way your brain functions – including memory, coordination, balance, concentration, and stimulus sensitivity. Concussions can result from a blow to the head and are common sports injuries, but also occur from being shaken roughly or getting whiplash, such as from a car accident. Most concussion symptoms are temporary and resolve with time, but resting, taking it slow, and avoiding further injury will help you recover faster and more fully.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/basics/definition/con-20019272</ref> | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Responding Immediately to Your Head Injury=== | ===Responding Immediately to Your Head Injury=== | ||
