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Post-Concussion syndrome
Physical
Do you have more headaches than you used to?
Do you feel more tired than you used to?
Do you feel more dizzy more often than you used to?
Academic
Do you find it harder to concentrate in class?
Do you find it harder to take tests?
Do you have trouble organizing your thoughts when writing papers?
Cognitive
Do you feel slower mentally?
Do you have trouble remembering and following simple instructions?
Do you take longer to learn things?
Social
Are you avoiding friends and family more than you used to?
Do you feel that most people don't understand you anymore?
Emotional
Are you more irritable than you used to be?
Do you have more frequent mood swings?
Are you more irritated by others than usual?
Do you feel less smart than you used to?
Post-Concussion syndrome can contribute to learning challenges in the classroom.
If you answered yes to five or more of the above questions, you may be at risk for academic adjustment difficulties.
How a Concussion Occurs
Football players can suffer traumatic brain injuries from high-impact, head-to-head collisions on the field.
After a blow to the head, energy is transmitted from the helmet to the brain
The brain moves freely inside the skull, banging against the bone and bruising the brain
The brain's soft tissue swells but lacks room to expand, causing pressure in the skull
Symptoms
Headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, difficulty hearing and seeing, lack of concentration
Second Impact Syndrome
This can occur when a player sustains a second blow to the head within hours, days or weeks of the initial concussion, before swelling has a chance to heal; the second blow can be fatal.
A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head, usually resulting in temporary loss of memory or even unconsciousness.
