Concussion

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In the majority of cases, there will no long-term damage caused by a concussion – if treated appropriately with rest and medical assessment. Occasionally, complications can arise from seemingly minor blows to the head, which is why it is vital that people seek medical attention following a concussion.

Sport plays a key role in keeping us fit and healthy, with team sports in particular providing a host of additional benefits including social interaction and, instilling discipline and teamwork in young people. The disease can only be diagnosed in a brain after death, but some experts believe if history of exposure is evaluated, it is reasonable to conclude that the risk increases. Such bleeding in your brain can be fatal. That's why anyone who experiences a brain injury needs monitoring in the hours afterward and emergency care if symptoms worsen. Risk factors

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However, while this contains useful information, it should only be used as a diagnostic tool by medical professionals. The most common causes of concussion are falling (especially from a height), road traffic accidents and accidents whilst playing sports such as football, rugby, American football, skiing, boxing and cycling.

Tom and Melissa Gallant sat in their car at an intersection one early summer evening. After a decade of romance and adventure, they were at a crossroads in their lives. Melissa wanted to settle down and start a business. Tom wanted to sail their schooner around the world. They decided to go their separate ways. Then, their car was t-boned by a bus. This is the story of what happens afterward. It’s the story of a love affair full of high sea adventures and romance, of life lived far from the conventions of polite society. And it is also the story of redemption conferred by accepting the hardest things in life with an open heart. Experts recommend that an athlete with a suspected concussion not return to activities that are associated with a higher risk of another concussion while still showing concussion symptoms. The most common causes of concussion are falls (especially from a height), road traffic accidents and accidents during sports such as rugby, football, boxing and cycling. Large head bumps or bruises on areas other than the forehead in children, especially in infants under 12 months of ageThe Sideline Concussion Assessment Tool 5 (SCAT5) has a comprehensive inventory for possible symptoms of a concussion. [6]

protein called 'tau'. Tau belongs in a healthy human brain. It acts as a kind of lubricant. But in concentrated masses, it forms clumps called neurofibrillary tangles. After a concussion/mild head injury, it is important that, if possible, you are accompanied by a responsible adult. CTE can develop when the brain is subjected to numerous small blows or rapid movements - sometimes known as sub-concussions - and is associated with symptoms such as memory loss, depression and progressive dementia.Post-traumatic headaches. Some people experience concussion-related headaches up to seven days after a brain injury. Tau tangles were kind of like a sludge, clogging it works, killing healthy brain cells – – in this case cells in the regions of the brain responsible for mood, emotions, and executive functioning. This is why boxers went crazy. This is why Mike Webster went crazy, too". The human brain is one key item in our body that is vital to our behavior and survival. Thinking of the phrase "out of sight, out of mind," our brain is covered by our skull and doesn't get as much sympathy from anyone as it should when it gets bumped or hurt. Dr. Kabran Chapek, a doctor for the Amen Clinics who specializes in traumatic brain injuries, has written "Concussion Rescue" for people such as parents, teachers, and coaches to gain more knowledge when it comes to brain injuries. To show that this is a real problem, Dr. Chapek gives many examples throughout the chapters of real people who took a fall, didn't think anything of it, and then either died shortly after or began experiencing neurological symptoms. Concussion Rescue" explains what to do after a person has had a mild to severe concussion. Amen Clinics has studied the best way to deal with brain injuries, and this book explains what they do and what you can do. The author started by explaining the different tests they do on a client, how they would treat problems that are found (from traditional pills to herbs and more alternative methods), and the scientific studies behind why they do these things.