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What is a concussion?

A concussion is a loss of consciousness, usually brief, caused by a blow to the head. This temporary lack of “role” in the brain appears to be due to a distortion of the nerve cells by the blow.

The loss of knowledge is often accompanied by headache and a period of amnesia that includes the time when the injury occurred. Patients may also have nausea and vomiting.

Any blow to the head can be dangerous

An uncomplicated concussion is not dangerous and it is not. The brain function recovers spontaneously. However, a concussion can be associated with complications that must be recognized in time because they can endanger the patient’s life.

A blow to the head can cause rupture of blood vessels that lie between the skull and brain. The blood may collect into a hematoma, which can move and irreversibly damaging the brain. If the hematoma is not drained in time, can endanger the patient’s life.

If unconsciousness is prolonged, may cause edema (swelling) of the brain, which can also be life threatening.

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