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Article: Concussions.
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- Pediatrics for Parents
- Article date:
- October 1, 2004
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Concussions are not uncommon among school-aged children, particularly adolescents. In fact, some experts estimate that one out of every three high school students will suffer a concussion. Yet, concussions are often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. It is imperative that those supervising children, whether teachers, coaches or parents, be aware of the symptoms of concussion, as well as be familiar with how to manage them.
A concussion is characterized by a temporary disruption of brain function because of trauma to the head. This trauma can be a blow, but it can also be the result of an acceleration/deceleration force, such as "whiplash". Commonly, ...