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Concussion

A concussion is a type of . It involves a short loss of normal brain function. It happens when a hit to the or body causes your head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in your brain. Sometimes it can also stretch and damage your brain cells.

Sometimes people call a concussion a "mild" brain injury. It is important to understand that while concussions may not be life-threatening, they can still be serious.

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  1. Concussion (National Library of Medicine)  
    A concussion is a type of brain injury. It involves a short loss of normal brain function. It happens ... damage your brain cells. Sometimes people call a concussion a "mild" brain injury. It is important to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/concussion.html - Health Topics
  2. Concussion Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    Concussion Tests What are concussion tests? Concussion tests can help find out if an adult or child has had a concussion after a head injury . ... as football and hockey. Why do I need concussion testing? You may need concussion testing if you ... stop Not eating or nursing What happens during concussion testing? To do concussion testing a provider will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/concussion-tests - Medical Tests
  3. Concussion in adults - discharge 
    A concussion may occur when the head hits an object, or a moving object strikes the head. A concussion is usually a minor or less severe type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000126.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Traumatic brain injury 
    ... types of TBI: Mild TBI, also called a concussion Moderate TBI Severe TBI A TBI can affect ... weeks later. Symptoms of a milder TBI or concussion can include: Acting somewhat confused, feeling unable to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000799.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Concussion in children - what to ask your doctor 
    Your child has a mild brain injury ( concussion ). This may affect how your child's brain works for some time. Your child may have lost consciousness for a while. Your child also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000213.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Concussion in adults - what to ask your doctor 
    You had a concussion . This is a mild brain injury. It can affect how your brain works for a while. Below are some ... provider to help you take care of your concussion.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000212.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Concussions: Know the Basics Video (Nemours Foundation)  
    [Skip to Content] Concussions (Topic Center) Find care at Nemours Children's Health Doctors Locations For Parents For Kids For Teens For Educators Search ... All Wellness Centers Search KidsHealth library en español Concussions: Know the Basics What's a concussion? What are ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/center/concussions-ctr.html - Videos
  8. HEADS UP to Youth Sports Coaches: Online Concussion Training Video (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    ... Español HEADS UP to Youth Sports Coaches: Online Concussion Training Key points CDC’s HEADS UP to Youth ... Overview HEADS UP to Youth Sports Coaches: Online Concussion Training‎ Take the Training After finishing this training, ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/training/youth-sports.html - Videos
  9. Concussion in children - discharge 
    Your child was treated for a concussion . This is a mild brain injury that can result when their head hits an object or a moving object strikes the head. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000125.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Head injury - first aid 
    ... a gunshot to the head. Head injuries include: Concussion , most often in which the brain has been ... This is called a traumatic brain injury. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. Symptoms ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000028.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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