postconcussion
Following a brain-jolt
Postconcussion describes symptoms or conditions that follow a concussion—a brain injury caused by impact to the head.
Postconcussion syndrome is a collection of symptoms including headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties that persist for weeks or months after the initial injury.
She was dealing with postconcussion fatigue for nearly a year.
Cranial pain
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
concentration · sensitivity · tinnitus · insomnia · irritability · anxiety · depression · disorientation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- restCessation of activity
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- recuperationGradual return to health
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
pacing · adaptation · resilience · patience · progress · reintegration · accommodation · clearance
Of nerve cell extensions
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- synapticOf nerve connections
- encephalopathyDisease impairing brain function
- neuroimagingVisualizing nervous system structure
electroencephalogram · neuroprotective · neurotransmitters · demyelination · neurodegeneration · neuroendocrine · biomarkers · cerebral
headache
Cranial pain
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
confusion · concentration · sensitivity · tinnitus · insomnia · irritability · anxiety · depression · disorientation · vertigo
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- restCessation of activity
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- recuperationGradual return to health
gradual · pacing · adaptation · resilience · patience · progress · reintegration · accommodation · clearance · follow-up
axonal
Of nerve cell extensions
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- synapticOf nerve connections
- encephalopathyDisease impairing brain function
neuroimaging · electroencephalogram · neuroprotective · neurotransmitters · demyelination · neurodegeneration · neuroendocrine · biomarkers · cerebral · intracranial
athlete
Sports competitor
- CTECumulative brain damage condition
- helmetProtective head covering
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
protocol · baseline · impact · collision · football · hockey · rugby · boxing · soccer · heading
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