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Signs of a Concussion

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Q&A With Dr. Manny: I think my son might have a concussion. What are the signs?
Duration 1:18
Date Oct 6, 2011

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Hello I'm not demanding an immediate US He had questions.

Each year nearly two million Americans are treated for traumatic brain injury.

75% of those are concussions we got this question from a -- After many mining and a lot of from needs or is it I just wanted to now.

What does signs that He -- -- I hit as -- and I just I don't know what's going on.

Well a lot of concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head.

They can also occur when the head and upper body are violently shake it.

The symptoms may be subtle and are not always immediately noticeable so it's important to -- so closely because concussions can Alter brain function.

Here's some of the -- to look up.

Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head.

Irritability and concentration issues.

Confusion or dizziness ringing in the ears sensitivity to light and sound nausea or vomiting slurred speech and that He.

You should also take your child to see a doctor after an injury even if -- treatment is -- He remembers that it could be safe and saw.

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