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November 20, 2014

Vomiting, Ringing Ears: Signs of A Concussion

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that can pose serious threats to your brain’s ability to function properly. The Center for Disease Control reports that between 2001 and 2009 emergency room visits for brain injuries increased 62 percent. If someone experiences multiple concussions, the cumulative trauma could result in brain damage. A concussion can be caused by a sever strike to the head or a violent shaking of the head. Since not every concussion results in unconsciousness, some people don’ even realize they have a concussion. The Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy reports that the majority of concussions are undiagnosed and argues that the number of concussions is at least six times greater than the number of those on record. Therefore, it is important to become aware of this injury’s symptoms, especially if you regularly participate in a full-contact sport such as football or hockey.