A blow, jolt to the
head or a fall can disrupt the normal function of the brain. This
type of brain injury is often called "Concussion"or "Closed Head
Injury." A cluster of symptoms following a concussion is called
Post-Concussive Syndrome or PCS These injuries are often described
as mild, because Concussions are typically not life threatening, but
they can be disabling.
Some symptoms may
appear right away, while others may take days or weeks after the
concussion.
Sometimes the
injury may make it hard for people to recognize or admit that they
are having problems.
Ten common symptoms
or signs of Post-Concussive Syndrome (PCS)
1. Low grade
headaches that won't go away 2. Difficulty paying attention or
concentrating 3. Difficulty remembering things 4. Difficulty
organizing and planning 5. Slowness in thinking 6. Getting lost
easily 7. Lack of energy 8. Loss of sense of smell or taste 9.
Ringing in ears 10. Behavior and personality changes
After a concussion,
some people may lose consciousness, but not always- YOU CAN HAVE A
BRAIN INJURY WITHOUT LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS.
Sometimes a
whiplash can cause a concussion.
