A concussion is a brain injury that affects cognitive function.
Also known as amnestic syndrome, amnesia can be temporary (transient global amnesia) or permanent.
A blast injury is an injury triggered by an explosion.
Blast injuries result from blast overpressure, elevated atmospheric pressure created by an explosion.
Common blast injures include concussion, ruptured eardrum, eye rupture, and blast lung.
A brain injury is an injury to the brain that leads to temporary or permanent cognitive difficulties.
A direct impact injury can lead to a brain injury, such as a concussion.
An undiagnosed or poorly treated concussion can take months or even longer before you feel like yourself again.
If you are still experiencing symptoms 14 days after your injury, check in with your doctor.
Concussion is treated primarily with physical and cognitive rest.
This includes avoiding physical activity, reading, screen time, and even music.
If a particular activity triggers symptoms, avoid it for a while.
A concussion is resulting from trauma to the head.
Some people may temporarily lose consciousness, but do not have to be knocked out to have a concussion.
Concussion symptoms are a mix of cognitive, physical, emotional, and sleep-related issues.
The primary physical symptom is a headache.
Yes,it’s possible for you to sleep with a concussion.
However, each concussion is different, and you should follow your doctors guidance.
Explore Concussions
American Society of Neuroradiology.Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons.Concussion.
U.S. Department of Defense: Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office.What is blast injury?
National Library of Medicine: MedlinePlus.Cognitive testing.
American Academy of Ophthalmology.Dilated pupil, enlarged pupil, or mydriasis.
Merck Manual Consumer Version.Overview of imaging tests.
Johns Hopkins Medicine.Neurological exam.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.What to do after a concussion.
National Library of Medicine: MedlinePlus.Concussion.
