injuries and poisoning
Sports Related Concussion
Symptoms of Sports Related Concussion
People with a concussion may or may not lose consciousness, but they have symptoms of brain dysfunction. Symptoms include Confusion: Appearing dazed or stunned, being unsure of opponent or score, and/or answering slowly Memory loss: Not remembering plays or assignment and/or not recalling events just before the injury or just afterward Vision disturbance: Double vision Sensitivity to light Dizziness, clumsy movements, and impaired balance Headache Nausea and vomiting Ringing in the ears ( Ear Ringing or Buzzing ) Loss of smell or taste Certain symptoms may be present for a few days to weeks after a concussion. People may have Headaches Problems with short-term memory Difficulty concentrating Fatigue Difficulty sleeping Personality changes (such as irritability and mood swings) Sensitivity to light and noise In teenagers, many postconcussion symptoms, particularly irritability, fatigue, and inability to concentrate, may mistakenly be attributed to normal adolescence. 