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Injury Definitions
Post-Concussion Syndrome
(PCS)
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A concussion
is an injury to the brain. The brain is
composed of soft structures that lie within
the skull. The skull is a hard structure. When
the head is subjected to violent forward and
back or twisting motion the brain moves and
strikes the inside of the skull. The underside
of the skull contains a number of bony ridges.
Striking the ridges or even the smooth portion
of the skull can cause the delicate structures
of the brain to become injured. Immediate
signs and symptoms of a concussion can include
being dazed or losing consciousness, headache,
ringing of the ears (tinnitus), dizziness,
nausea, and vomiting. Subsequently, a person
may develop problems with cognition which may
include difficulty with concentration,
attention, short term memory, and the ability
to multitask. Emotional and psychological
problems may develop including depression,
anger, emotional liability, and anxiety. Some
people develop sensitivity to light and have
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Fatigue is another symptom that can develop.
Concussions generally resolve over time
without any lasting effect on the person.
Unfortunately, sometimes the damage persists
and can be permanent. |
For related information go to:
Brain Damage
and
Motor Vehicle Accidents.
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Cheong, Denove, Rowell & Bennett, we believe the more
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