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Concussion

A concussion is a type of brain injury. It involves a short loss of normal brain function. It happens when a hit to the head 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. ... 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. Concussions (For Parents) Video (Nemours Foundation) - In English and Spanish  
    ... Wellness Centers Search KidsHealth library KidsHealth Parents Concussions Concussions en español: Conmociones cerebrales Medically reviewed by: Brian ...
  7. 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.
  8. Concussion Basics Video (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    ... HEADS UP Resources View Menu January 7, 2025 Concussion Basics Key points A concussion is a type ... to be seen by a health care provider. Concussions are brain injuries A concussion is a type ...
  9. HEADS UP to Youth Sports Coaches: Online Concussion Training Video (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    ... Menu HEADS UP to Youth Sports Coaches: Online Concussion Training Sept. 15, 2025 Español Key points CDC’s ... Overview HEADS UP to Youth Sports Coaches: Online Concussion Training‎ Take the Training After finishing this training, ...
  10. Concussions (Topic Center) (Nemours Foundation)  
    Concussion/Teenagers ... Concussion ... Nemours Foundation ... concussion, concussions, concussed, how do i know, getting better, heal, healing, recover, recovery, signs, ...
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