Concussions By Rea Sadek. What is a concussion A concussion is a type of head injury that shakes your brain. A minor tramatic brain injury. It can effect.

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Concussions By Rea Sadek

What is a concussion A concussion is a type of head injury that shakes your brain. A minor tramatic brain injury. It can effect how your brain works for a while.

How do you get a conccusion You get a concussion from getting a blow to your head. You could get one from sports, skiing/boarding soccer, football, boxing/wrestling, or anything You could fall of a tree or just be playing and hit your head and get a concussion.

Symptoms of a concussion Dizziness Headaches Loss of memory Hard to concentrate Pupil dilation Nausea Blurred vision Bruising Emotional outbursts Slurred speech Disrupted sleep patterns

The end If you ever get a concussion immediately go to a doctor before if worsens.