post-concussion syndrome
After-impact brain symptoms
Post-concussion syndrome is a collection of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after a head injury—headaches, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and mood changes.
The symptoms often outlast the initial concussion by far longer than expected: She was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome after her symptoms continued three months past the accident.
Also called postconcussional syndrome.
Cranial pain
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- irritabilityProneness to agitation
anxiety · depression · insomnia · tinnitus · nausea
Sensation of spinning
- imbalanceLack of proportion
- lightheadednessSensation of near-fainting
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
Descend under gravity
Mental disorientation or bewilderment
- forgetfulnessFailure to retain information
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
Cessation of activity
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- neuropsychologistExpert linking brain to behavior
- pacingRate of movement
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
headache
Cranial pain
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
irritability · anxiety · depression · insomnia · tinnitus · nausea
vertigo
Sensation of spinning
- imbalanceLack of proportion
- lightheadednessSensation of near-fainting
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
neuroimaging
Visualizing nervous system structure
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
fall
Descend under gravity
confusion
Mental disorientation or bewilderment
- forgetfulnessFailure to retain information
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
rest
Cessation of activity
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- neuropsychologistExpert linking brain to behavior
- pacingRate of movement
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