Concussion Care in Provo

A concussion happens when a sudden jolt or blow to the head disturbs the way your brain works. This disturbance can make you feel confused, disoriented, or dazed. It may also cause you to lose consciousness or to have memory loss (amnesia) about things that happened around the time of your injury.

Concussion Symptoms

Concussion symptoms usually develop in the first few days after an injury. You may not notice problems until you return to school, work, or your daily life. For many people, symptoms resolve within a few days or weeks. Common symptoms include:

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Physical

  • Headaches (very common)
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Mild to moderate nausea and/or vomiting
  • Noise and light sensitivity
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Depression or Grief

Thinking

  • Feeling mentally foggy
  • Difficulty concentrating - shorter attention span
  • Memory problems
  • Slowed thinking
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Emotions

  • Irritability
  • Sadness
  • Feeling emotionally sensitive
  • Feeling nervous or anxious
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Sleeping

  • Drowsiness, increased sleepiness
  • Difficulty sleeping
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